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Pollution
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What is Pollution? Is the introduction of contaminants into an environment.
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General Effects: Instability, disorder, harm or discomfort to the physical systems or living organisms therein.
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Forms of Pollution Chemical substances, or energy, such as noise, heat, or light energy.
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Classification Can be foreign substances or energies. Naturally occurring, when they exceed natural levels. ContaminantsPollutants
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Environment Pollution Water Soil Air
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Water pollution i.Toxic ii.Thermal iii.Organic iv.Ecological i.fertilizers, oil, solvents, cleaning products and painting ii.Water used to cool off the machinery of an industry. iii.Organic matter iv.i.e. volcanic eruptions
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Examples:
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Consequences: Acid rain
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Soil Pollution Soil Degradation DesertificationPollution
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What is Desertification? Process in which fertile soils in semi-arid regions lose their capability to sustain as much or even.
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Examples:
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Air Pollution The release of harmful contaminants or substances.
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Main Pollutants Ozone Particulate Matter Carbon monoxide Nitrogen Oxides Sulfur dioxide Lead
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Effects: Ecosystems Reduction of visibility Global warming Health: i. Irritation and inflammation ii. Breathing difficulties iii. Lung damage iv. Heart disease v. Vision problems vi. Premature death
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What can we do?
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