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 ecosystems and human health.

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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, land pollution, and noise pollution.

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What is land pollution?

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Land pollution refers to the degradation of the Earth's land surfaces, often caused by human activities such as waste disposal, industrial processes, and agricultural practices.

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What is an effect of land pollution?

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Loss of habitat for animals.

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What is farmland?

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Farmland is land used to grow plants for food and fiber.

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What is urban sprawl?

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Urban sprawl is low density, automobile-dependent community development that negatively impacts land use and the environment.

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What does 'clear-cutting' a forest mean?

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'Clear-cutting' a forest means that forest environments do not remain intact, the cutting is not balanced by planting new trees, and forest resources are not being carefully managed.

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What is an example of land pollution?

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Trash thrown out of a car window that ends up on the sidewalk.

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What is air pollution?

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Air pollution is the presence of harmful substances in the atmosphere, which can affect human health and the environment.

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What is water pollution?

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Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies, such as rivers, lakes, and oceans, often caused by industrial discharge, sewage, and agricultural runoff.