Types of Pollution

What is pollution?

• The introduction of harmful materials into the environment

• A type of solution used in chemistry

What are pollutants?

• Harmful materials introduced into the environment

• Natural resources like water and air

Which of the following is a natural pollutant?

• Chemical fertilizers

• Volcanic ash

What is a consequence of pollution?

• Enhanced air quality

• Threat to all forms of life

What causes air pollution?

• Gases, dust particles, smoke, or odor introduced into the atmosphere

• Using electric vehicles

What is water pollution?

• The process of cleaning water bodies

• Contamination of water bodies by human activities

What is land pollution?

• Natural erosion of soil

• Pollution caused when waste is not disposed of properly

What is noise pollution?

• The sound of birds in the morning

• Unwanted sound which produces unpleasant effects

What is thermal pollution?

• Pollution caused by excessive heat in the environment

• A type of pollution that cools down the environment

What is the effect of electronic waste pollution?

• It promotes the growth of aquatic life

• It releases toxic chemicals into the air