Smog and Acid Rain
What is Smog?
It is a common name that is given collectively to smoke and fog. Actually it is not fog, it is smoke full of chemicals and acids.
When does it start?
It usually starts at the end of October or at the beginning of November, Smog lasts up to 15 days except it rains soon or weather gets intensively cold.
Smog symptoms?
A smoke like thick clouds prevails over the sky and starts falling downward creating lot of disturbance for the humans. Tears trickle down from the eyes after feeling severe type of irritation. Sometimes it becomes very difficult to breathe. Due to smoke visibility reduces to10 to 15 meters.
What is an Acid Rain?
When sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) take a chemical reaction with water and oxygen (H2O present in the atmosphere, it causes acid rain.
Is there any difference between Smog and Acid Rain?
No there is no difference between smog and acid rain. Both are of same gender. Both are a type of pollution caused by the humans.
Causes of Smog and Acid Rain?
1. During development and constructive process on vast scale, too much dust particles are released into the air. These particles start accumulating in the sky. They cause acid rain and smog.
2. Smoke and chemicals that are released by vehicles and industries and mils get entangled and suspended in the air. When weather changes, they start falling to the ground.
3. When volcano eruption occurs, large quantity of sulfur dioxide releases to the air. It also becomes the major cause of smog and acid rain.
Diseases caused by acid rain?
It is very dangerous for lungs. It can cause irritation in the lungs. If not serious, coughing starts.it can irritate the eyes.
Precautionary Measures.
When you go out use mask and glasses. If possible, wash your eyes after reaching home. Take care of children as it affects the health of tiny winy children.
What is a solution to acid rain or smog?
Government should adopt strict policy while issuing the permit for establishing any industry. There should be a strong check and balance on the industries which release chemicals in the air. During development process raising too much dust should be avoided. People should not burn the garbage. Smoke emitting vehicles should be banned.
