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Changes, Pollution & Protection

The document discusses the evolution of Earth's atmosphere, highlighting the absence of oxygen and life in early Earth, and how photosynthesis increased oxygen levels over time. It addresses the sources and effects of air pollution, emphasizing the importance of protecting air quality for all living beings. Additionally, it provides suggestions for actions individuals, especially children, can take to help reduce pollution and protect the environment.

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Changes, Pollution & Protection

The document discusses the evolution of Earth's atmosphere, highlighting the absence of oxygen and life in early Earth, and how photosynthesis increased oxygen levels over time. It addresses the sources and effects of air pollution, emphasizing the importance of protecting air quality for all living beings. Additionally, it provides suggestions for actions individuals, especially children, can take to help reduce pollution and protect the environment.

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Early Earth

• No humans
• No animals
• No oxygen

Could humans
survive?
Early Earth
Very little or no High carbon
oxygen dioxide

No life as we
know it
How Oxygen Increased
• Photosynthesis slowly added oxygen
• Carbon dioxide reduced
The Earth’s
Atmosphere
Changes, Pollution & Protection
Learning Objectives
• Explain how the atmosphere
changed over time
• Identify natural and human pollution
sources
• Describe effects of air pollution
• Explain how science helps protect
Earth
Sources That Change the Air
There are many things that make the air dirty. Some of them are made by people, and others
come from nature.
Air Pollution
Effects
Polluted air can affect many living things. Because all of
us breath the same air, pollution can make life harder for
everyone. So, it’s important that we all help protect the air Carbon dioxide → Sulfur dioxide →
around us. climate change acid rain

Dirty air → asthma,


breathing problems
Pollution in Daily Life

• Smoggy city • Eye irritation

• Traffic • Coughing

• Factory • Poor air

smoke quality
Can We Sometimes we can see air pollution, like
when smoke rises from a chimney or

See Air when the sky looks dusty or gray.

Pollution? However, much of the pollution is not


visible to the naked eye — it exists even if
we can't see it. This is why scientists utilize
specialized instruments to assess air
quality and inform us whether it is safe to
go outside and enjoy outdoor activities.
Ozone
• Ozone (O₃) is found in
the stratosphere

• Absorbs harmful
ultraviolet (UV)
radiation

• Protects living
organisms on Earth

• Ozone is useful high in


the atmosphere, but
harmful at ground
level (air pollutant)

• Ozone layer can be


damaged by CFCs
(chlorofluorocarbons)
Science in
Action
• Scientists found ozone layer
damage
• Evidence shared worldwide
• Countries reduced CFC use

Science helps protect the planet


Fun Fact!
Did you know that trees are like air cleaners?
They take in bad gases and give us clean oxygen to
breathe!
So, the more trees we plant and care for, the cleaner
our air will be.
Trees are our green friends — let’s protect them!
Assessment Check
State:
1. One natural source of air pollution
[Link] human activity affecting air
[Link] effect of pollution
What Can Kids D
to Help?
Even kids can be heroes for the Earth! You might think you’re
small, but your actions make a big difference.

Here are some simple things you can do:


• Ride a bike or walk when you can
• Turn off lights when not needed
• Help plant trees
• Remind adults not to burn trash or plastic
Every little action helps the air stay clean!
Closure Complete:
“One way humans can protect the
atmosphere is by __________.”

Homework
Textbook Questions 5–7

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