Page 3 - LESSON NOTES

 Majority of the air pollution occurs due to the use of energy and production by factories.

 Additionally, there are fossil fuels that are being burnt that release harmful gases and
chemicals into the air.

WAYS TO KEEP AIR CLEAN

Keeping air clean: - Importance and remedies

• Clean air is air that has no harmful levels of pollutants in it and is safe to breathe.

• Air with dirt and chemicals in it is harmful to breathe in and can cause a wide array of
health defects and problems.

• Reduce the number of times that you travel via your car. Carpool with more people in
one car, or use bus and other

• Public transportation to travel, or walk instead,

• Whenever possible. Avoid the use of fireplaces and / or wooden stoves. Use gas logs in
place of wood.
• Avoid burning garbage, dry leaves, or other materials, and lighting bonfires in the open.
Instead, mulch or compost

• Your yard waste.
Eliminate the use of gas-powered lawn and gardening equipment.
Use paints and cleaning products which are environmentally friendly.

Learning outcome: Students learnt about uses of air, how it gets polluted
and how to keep it clean