- Scientists are using AI to measure air quality in South Africa.
- This technology helps monitor pollution in real time.
- It can find pollution hotspots easily.
- This helps communities with no monitors.
- Pollution can hurt health very much.
- Many people die because of air pollution in Africa.
Difficult words
- pollution — harmful substances in the air.pollution hotspots, air pollution
- measure — to find the size or amount.
- technology — scientific tools and methods.
- monitor — to observe or check something.
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Discussion questions
- What do you think about air pollution?
- How can technology help fight pollution?
- Why is it important to monitor air quality?
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