Statement of Problem

To what extent do the activities in the Red Hills Road community contribute to air pollution and

its effect on the community?

Rationale

I choose to do this area of research because of the air pollution observed from motor vehicles

and the smell from pile up garbage. Therefore, it was decided by the researcher to conduct this

research to find out the activities of the community cause air pollution.

Method of Investigator

To conduct my investigation I choose to use a questionnaire because I believe this method is

an easy way to collect the necessary data.

Name: Alecia Wright

Subject: Social Studies
Air Pollution Questionnaire

My name is Alecia Wright. I am a student of the Edith Dalton James High and I am conducting

this investigation to gather information for my Social Studies CXC SBA on the topic Air

Pollution in the Red Hills Road area its causes and effect. I am requesting your assistance in

answering the following questions. Thank you for your kind co-operation.

1) Gender
Male
Female
2) To what ethnic group do you belong?
African descent
Carib descent
Indian descent
Mixed descent
3) What is the main family type found in the community?
Nuclear
Single Parent
Extended
Blended
4) How long have you been living in the Red Hills Road area?
Over 10 years
Under 1 year
1-5 years
6-10 years
5) How often have you experience air pollution in your community?
Sometimes
Rarely
Frequently
Occasionally
6) Are there any children living in your home?
Yes
No
7) Is there any child or children in your home who suffers from any health condition

such as asthma or sinusitis ?

Yes
No

Name: Alecia Wright

Subject: Social Studies
 8) If yes, how old are they?
1-3 years
4-6 years
7-12 years
0-12 months
9) Do you believe air pollution contribute to this condition?
Yes
No

10) What activities cause air pollution in the community?

Smoking
Burning of garbage
Garbage pile up
Other
11) What symptoms do you notice when your child/children is exposed to any form of air

pollution?
Sneezing
Coughing
Difficulty breathing
Dry or sore throat
12) Which vehicles do you think contribute to air pollution in your community
Cars
Trucks
Minibuses
All the above
13) Do you think air pollution in your community affect your child or children attendance

at school?
Yes
No

14) Who do you think should be responsible for making the environment safe?
Government
Industry
Myself
Environmental groups
15) How often is garbage collected in your community?
Each day
Each week

Name: Alecia Wright

Subject: Social Studies
 Once a month

Name: Alecia Wright

Subject: Social Studies
Task 5 Procedure us to Collect Data

A total of thirty (30) questionnaires were printed and distributed to the members of the

community. Specific households, that is, households that had both male and female living at the

homes were chosen. In the sample it was noted there was three females to one male.
The thirty households that were selected were supplied with questionnaires and on the spot

questioning was done. However, five (5) questionnaires were incomplete because persons were

unable to answer some of the questions.

Name: Alecia Wright

Subject: Social Studies
Presentation of Data

According to the diagram in Figure 1, sixty percent (60%) of the respondents stated that the

main cause of air pollution is the non collection of garbage each week in the community of Red
Hills, while twenty percent (20%) of the respondents stated that the burning of garbage is the
main cause of air pollution in the community. The smallest portion of the sample, eight percent
(8%) stated that other things may have contributed to air pollution in the community.

Name: Alecia Wright

Subject: Social Studies
Name: Alecia Wright
Subject: Social Studies