Estimation of Particulate Pollutants in Air — Chapter Summary
Telangana Board · Class 10 · Environmental Education
Summary of Estimation of Particulate Pollutants in Air for Telangana Board Class 10 Environmental Education. Particulate matter means solid particles.
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Overview
Particulate matter means solid particles and liquid droplets present in air. Its presence beyond a certain limit causes air pollution. Common examples include pollen grains, dust in smoke, vehicular exhaust, fly ash, coal dust, cement, and mist. Higher concentration of particulate matter blocks sola
Key Concepts
Solid particles and liquid droplets present
Solid particles and liquid droplets present in air are called particulate matter. Their presence beyond a certain limit causes air pollution.
Pollen grains
Pollen grains, dust in smoke, vehicular exhaust, fly ash, coal dust, cement, and mist are examples of particulate matter in air.
A higher concentration of particulate matter
A higher concentration of particulate matter prevents solar radiation from reaching the earth's surface and also prevents heat from escaping from the
Particulate matter absorbs light
Particulate matter absorbs light, reduces visibility, and causes various respiratory diseases.
Six clean glass slides are numbered
Six clean glass slides are numbered, coated on one side with petroleum jelly, placed at different locations, kept for one week, and then observed to e
Learning Objectives
- To understand that particulate matter is one of the pollutants of air
- To identify where large amounts of aerosols and particulate matter enter the air
- To estimate particulate matter deposition using glass slides and petroleum jelly
- To observe differences in particulate matter at different locations
- To connect everyday air pollutants such as sprays and industrial wastes with air pollution
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