Name: Arpon, Jessy Mae S. Section: 2AR-1
MODULE 6 LESSON 1 SEATWORK 3
1. To give you additional information on the latest trend of air
pollution and air pollutants during COVID-19 watch the short
video clip by clicking on the link below. Take note also the term
Air Quality Index (AQI) used by the EPA (Environmental Protection
Agency).
✓ The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) created a scale called
the Air Quality Index (AQI) to quantify air pollution levels in
specific areas. The AQI is based on the concentrations of air
pollutants such as particulate matter, carbon monoxide, ground-
level ozone, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. Higher readings
on the AQI scale, which spans from 0 to 500, indicate worse air
quality. The AQI can assist people understand whether they
should limit their outdoor activities or take other steps to
safeguard their health, as each AQI range corresponds to a specific
health risk, such as "good," "moderate," "unhealthy for sensitive
groups," and "dangerous."
2. Rank from 1–4 the following items (A–D) in order of their impact
on improving air quality in our country. Then explain why you
chose that order.
My order would be:
D. Strict implementation of the Clean Air Act and the Solid Waste
Management Act and their provisions against open burning.
A. Phase out the use of dirty fuel and use only Euro 4 or even Euro
6 emission standards.
C. Designate green spaces and allocate areas for businesses that
generate more emissions, such as grill restaurants and
crematoriums, making sure they are far from residential areas.
