Planet Protectors: What are the five basic types of Environmental pollution? nsf

What is air pollution caused by?

Air pollution is caused by the injurious smoke emitted by cars, buses, trucks, trains, and factories, namely sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides.

What is CFC?

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC), released from refrigerators, air-conditioners, deodorants and insect repellents cause severe damage to the Earth's environment.

What are five basic types of pollution?

Environmental pollution consists of five basic types of pollution, namely, air, water, soil, noise and light.

What is the evidence of increasing air pollution?

Evidence of increasing air pollution is seen in lung cancer, asthma, allergies, and various breathing problems along with severe and irreparable damage to flora and fauna

What is Light Pollution?

Light Pollution includes light trespass, over-illumination and astronomical interference.

What is noise pollution?

Noise pollution include aircraft noise, noise of cars, buses, and trucks, vehicle horns, loudspeakers, and industry noise, as well as high-intensity sonar effects which are extremely harmful for the environment.

What is soil pollution?

Soil pollution, which can also be called soil contamination, is a result of acid rain, polluted water, fertilizers etc., which leads to bad crops.

What are heavy contaminants?

These may include hydrocarbons, heavy metals, MTBE, herbicides, pesticides and chlorinated hydrocarbons.

How does CFC damage the environment?

This gas has slowly damaged the atmosphere and depleted the ozone layer leading to climate change (global warming).

What is water pollution caused?

Water pollution caused industrial waste products released into lakes, rivers, and other water bodies, has made marine life no longer hospitable.