Air quality

“Air quality” is a valuable topic for ESL learners, like yourself, to study and understand due to its increasing relevance in addressing environmental concerns. By exploring this topic, you can practice vocabulary related to pollution, health, and sustainability. Additionally, the words here today can help you discuss and debate important issues like the causes and effects of air pollution, the impact of air quality on human health, and the role of individuals and governments in improving air quality. So, let’s jump right in!

In today’s lesson, you’re going to have:

• 5 advanced English vocabulary words about Air quality.

• 15 examples of phrases that you can use on a daily basis.

• Eye-catching images will help you learn and retain the vocabulary.

1. Pollutant

📚 DEFINITION

A substance that contaminates the air, water, or soil, causing harm to the environment and human health.

📄 Example Sentences:

1. Factories release pollutants into the air, contributing to poor air quality.

2. Vehicle emissions are a major source of air pollutants in urban areas.

3. The government implemented policies to reduce industrial pollutants and improve air quality.

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2. Smog

📚 DEFINITION

A type of air pollution caused by the combination of smoke and fog, usually in urban areas.

📄 Example Sentences:

1. The thick smog over the city made it difficult to breathe.

2. Smog forms when sunlight reacts with pollutants like nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds.

3. Many cities issue smog alerts when air quality reaches dangerous levels.

3. Emissions

📚 DEFINITION

Gases and other substances released into the air, often from vehicles, factories, or other sources of combustion.

📄 Example Sentences:

1. Reducing vehicle emissions is essential to improving air quality in metropolitan areas.

2. Factories are required to limit their carbon emissions to comply with environmental regulations.

3. Switching to electric vehicles can significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions.

4. Particulate

📚 DEFINITION

Tiny particles suspended in the air, such as dust, dirt, soot, and smoke, which can negatively impact health.

📄 Example Sentences:

1. Particulate matter from construction sites and factories can lower air quality.

2. Breathing in fine particulates can lead to respiratory problems.

3. Air purifiers help remove particulates from indoor air, improving air quality.

5. Ozone

📚 DEFINITION

A gas composed of three oxygen atoms, found both at ground level and in the Earth’s upper atmosphere, which can be harmful to breathe when present in high concentrations at ground level.

📄 Example Sentences:

1. Ground-level ozone is a harmful air pollutant that contributes to respiratory issues.

2. Ozone pollution is often highest on hot, sunny days in cities.

3. The ozone layer in the upper atmosphere protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation.

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