Question

What are the causes of the increase in dust and smoke in the atmosphere?

Answer 1

• Many human activities have led to a huge increase in the amount of dust and smoke in the atmosphere.
• Dust and smoke are released during :

1. Burning of fuels in vehicles
2. Construction of buildings
3. Burning of garbage
4. Using firewood for cooking
5. Burning of plastics
6. Industrial wastes, etc.

• Dust and smoke cause many respiratory diseases and allergies in human beings.