Smog

SMOG

What is Smog?

Answer: Smog is a combination of fog and smoke. http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/en/air/smog/index. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smog

What causes smog?

Answer: Some of the causes of smog are cars, factories, trees and wind. Cars cause smog from their exhaust. Factories cause smog when they burn things and release the smoke into the air. Trees give off some pollution but they breathe in carbon dioxide. Wind blows dust and dirt into the air which contributes some particulates. http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/en/air/smog/index. http://library.thinkquest.org/26026/Environmental_Problems/smog_-_causes.html

Why is smog a problem?

Answer: Smog is a problem because people breathe it and can get sick. Also because it hurts peoples' lungs. It also causes chest pains, coughing, and throat irritation in some people. It’s also bad for people with heart and lung conditions. http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/en/air/smog/index. http://library.thinkquest.org/26026/Environmental_Problems/smog_-_effects.html

How could bicycles help reduce smog?

Answer: Bicycles can help reduce smog because instead of burning gasoline and other chemicals that cars use bicycles are clean. Riding your bike doesn't polluting the air and you're getting exercise. http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/en/air/smog/index http://www.peelregion.ca/health/smog/smog-health.htm