Pollution

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is the contamination of air, land, and water caused by harmful substances.

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What are the three main types of pollution?

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Air pollution, land pollution, and water pollution.

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What is water pollution?

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Water pollution occurs when harmful substances, like chemicals or waste, contaminate water bodies.

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What is land pollution?

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Land pollution is the illegal dumping or littering of waste onto the land.

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What is air pollution?

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Air pollution is the contamination of the atmosphere by harmful gases, smoke, or dust.

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What is an oil spill?

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An oil spill is the release of liquid petroleum hydrocarbons into the environment, especially marine areas.

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What does it mean to litter?

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To litter means to throw waste or trash in places where it does not belong.

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What is an example of water pollution?

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Sludge run off from factories is an example of water pollution.

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What is an example of land pollution?

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Illegal dumping of waste onto the land is an example of land pollution.

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What can cause air pollution?

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Burning fossil fuels, industrial emissions, and vehicle exhaust can cause air pollution.