POLLUTION

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, causing adverse effects on living organisms and the ecosystem.

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What are the main types of pollution?

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The main types of pollution include air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, noise pollution, and light pollution.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, including carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O).

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What is the role of the ozone layer?

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The ozone layer protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun.

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What is a point source of pollution?

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A point source of pollution is a single, identifiable source of pollution, such as a factory or sewage treatment plant.

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What is a nonpoint source of pollution?

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A nonpoint source of pollution is diffuse and cannot be traced to a single source, such as runoff from agricultural fields.

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What is the impact of plastic pollution?

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Plastic pollution harms wildlife, disrupts ecosystems, and can enter the food chain, affecting human health.

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What is air quality index (AQI)?

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The air quality index (AQI) is a measure used to communicate how polluted the air currently is or how polluted it is forecast to become.

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What are the effects of water pollution on human health?

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Water pollution can lead to diseases such as cholera, dysentery, and other waterborne illnesses.