What are the 5 atmospheric pollutants?

Ozone (O3) Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) Carbon monoxide (CO) Sulphur dioxide (SO2)

How do I view the atmosphere on Google Earth?

View latest air quality levels with Google Earth

Step 1: Download Google Earth. Google Earth is free to download, and is available from Google for PC and Mac or Linux.
Step 2: Download the KMZ file. Click on the link below to access the KMZ file:
Step 3: Open the KMZ file using Google Earth.

What is pollution in the atmosphere?

Air pollution is a mixture of solid particles and gases in the air. Car emissions, chemicals from factories, dust, pollen and mold spores may be suspended as particles. Ozone, a gas, is a major part of air pollution in cities. When ozone forms air pollution, it’s also called smog.

Does Google Maps show air quality?

You can learn more about the air quality in your area with information provided by our partners and third-party sources. Government monitoring stations: Governments calculate air quality index (AQI) from station measurements. We display this AQI as-is.

What is the biggest air pollutant?

1. Ozone (O3) The fumes as you walk by the mechanic or a print shop not only are bad to inhale, but also contribute to the smog we see in our cities. Ground-level ozone (also known as the “bad” ozone) is created by a chemical reaction in the presence of sunlight that forms between man-made VOCs and nitrogen oxides.

What is AQI Google?

Air Quality Index (AQI)

How do I find clouds on Google Maps?

To try it, go to Map Styles in the menu and toggle on the “Animated Clouds” option. Make sure you’re zoomed out to space and watch the clouds loop on a 24-hour window. As you zoom closer to Earth, the clouds fade out to provide an unobstructed view of the ground.

How are atmospheric pollutants formed?

These gases and particles (known as pollutants) tend to come from man-made sources, including the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, petrol or diesel, but can also come from natural sources such as volcanic eruptions and forest fires. However the quality of air can be affected by air pollution.

What are 3 types of air pollution found in our atmosphere?

Types of air pollution