Atmospheric Pollution (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Atmospheric pollution definition
Atmospheric pollution definition
Release of harmful particles & toxic gases into the air
Annual premature deaths from air pollution globally
Annual premature deaths from air pollution globally
4.2 million people
% of world population in areas exceeding WHO air quality limits
% of world population in areas exceeding WHO air quality limits
91%
Dhaka's status among megacities
Dhaka's status among megacities
World's fastest-growing megacity
% of Dhaka's vehicles that are faulty & emit excess smoke
% of Dhaka's vehicles that are faulty & emit excess smoke
90%
% of Dhaka's fine-particle pollution from brick kilns
% of Dhaka's fine-particle pollution from brick kilns
40%
Weather conditions causing pollution episodes
Weather conditions causing pollution episodes
Still, hot weather
Annual value of air filtration from London's 8.3m trees
Annual value of air filtration from London's 8.3m trees
£95 million
% of air pollution from vehicles in low/middle-income nations
% of air pollution from vehicles in low/middle-income nations
Over 90%
Main health conditions caused by atmospheric pollution
Main health conditions caused by atmospheric pollution
Stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, chronic respiratory disease