Pollution

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What is pollution?

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

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What are the three main types of pollution?

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The three main types of pollution are air pollution, water pollution, and land pollution.

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What is air pollution?

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Air pollution refers to the presence of harmful substances in the air we breathe, such as smoke, dust, and chemicals.

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What is water pollution?

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Water pollution occurs when harmful substances contaminate water bodies, making them unsafe for drinking, swimming, and wildlife.

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What is land pollution?

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Land pollution is the degradation of the Earth's land surfaces caused by human activities, such as waste disposal and industrial processes.

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What is photochemical smog?

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Photochemical smog is a type of air pollution formed when sunlight reacts with waste gases from burning fossil fuels, leading to a mixture of pollutants.

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How can we conserve water at home?

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We can conserve water by turning off the faucet while brushing our teeth, fixing leaks, and using water-efficient appliances.

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What human activity can cause pollution?

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Mining is a human activity that can cause pollution by releasing harmful substances into the air, water, and soil.

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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, methane, and nitrous oxide.