Dennis Ward, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
This site is useful for teaching about the effects of air pollution. The site features three levels of use - beginner, intermediate, and advanced – that provide an overview of the causes and effects of air pollution. Topics discussed include atmospheric chemistry, particulate matter, ozone, acid rain, volatile organic compounds, pollution sources, transport pathways, health effects and more. Embedded links provide more information about terms of interest, research results, and related topics such as the interactive Smog City air pollution simulator.
Subject: Environmental Science:Air Quality:Pollutants, Acid Rain, Smog, Dust and Particulates, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Ozone depletion, Climate Change:Impacts of climate change, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Atmospheric structure and composition, Air quality, Air quality:Pollutants, Acid Rain, Smog, Dust and Particulates, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Climate Change:Impacts of climate change Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:WeatherKeywords: VOC (volatile organic compounds), smog, troposphere, stratosphere
