Many human activities put harmful pollutants into the air. These pollutants can have a neg- ative effect on the environment as well as on human health. Read the descriptions of how the environment and human health are affected. Then, match the description to the type of pollutant that most likely contributes to this negative effect. causes difficulty in breathing and in- а. smog creases risk of lung disease b. acid rain plant growth is slowed or can be com- pletely killed in some areas C. ozone depletion increase in sunburns, cataracts, and skin cancers due to UV radiation

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Many human activities put harmful pollutants into the air. These pollutants can have a neg-
ative effect on the environment as well as on human health.
Read the descriptions of how the environment and human health are affected. Then,
match the description to the type of pollutant that most likely contributes to this negative
effect.
causes difficulty in breathing and in-
а.
smog
creases risk of lung disease
b.
acid rain
plant growth is slowed or can be com-
pletely killed in some areas
C.
ozone depletion
increase in sunburns, cataracts, and skin
cancers due to UV radiation
Transcribed Image Text:Question 5 Many human activities put harmful pollutants into the air. These pollutants can have a neg- ative effect on the environment as well as on human health. Read the descriptions of how the environment and human health are affected. Then, match the description to the type of pollutant that most likely contributes to this negative effect. causes difficulty in breathing and in- а. smog creases risk of lung disease b. acid rain plant growth is slowed or can be com- pletely killed in some areas C. ozone depletion increase in sunburns, cataracts, and skin cancers due to UV radiation
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