Summary
Scientists measure tiny particles, gases, and even metal bits in the atmosphere.
The information helps the city decide where to act, like limiting car traffic or cleaning factories.
Key Points
3 points1
The lab’s full name is the Integrated Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosol Toxicity Analysis Laboratory.
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It can tell the difference between pollution from vehicles, factories, burning crop leftovers, and road dust.
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It works with a system called the Air Quality Warning and Integrated Decision Support System for Emissions to predict future air quality.
New Words to Learn
7 wordsatmospheric
related to the air that surrounds the Earth
aerosol
tiny particles or droplets that float in the air
toxicity
how dangerous a substance can be to living things
particulate
very small solid pieces that can be inhaled
forecast
a prediction about what will happen later
intervention
an action taken to improve a situation
collaboration
working together with others
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