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Major Technological Pollutants May 26, 2009

I. Major Technological Pollutants

A. Carbon Monoxide

- a highly toxic gas emitted by vehicles and factories that use fossilized fuels.

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smoke pollution

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B. Chlorofluorocarbon

– a simple gaseous compound that contains carbon, chlorine, fluorine, and sometimes hydrogen and causes depletion of the ozone layer.

Examples:

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Aerosols

1. Refrigerator

2. Aerosol

3. Air-conditioner

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C. Non-biodegradable pollutants

– pollutants that do not decompose and harm the environment for a long period of time.

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Batteries

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Examples:

1. Plastics

2. Damaged Gadgets

3. Batteries


 

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