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ENVIRONMENT POLLUTION

• Developed by Ravinderjeet Kaur (10th C) Neeraj Kumari (10TH C) Kamaldeep Kaur (10th C) Project Guide: Patwinder Kaur (Computer Faculty)

ENVIRONMENT POLLUTION  Pollution, Contamination of earth’s environment with materials that interfere with human health, the quality of life, or the natural functioning of ecosystems.

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TYPES OF ENVIRONMENT POLLUTION Air Pollution Water Pollution Noise Pollution Soil Pollution Solid Pollution REFERENCES NEXT

AIR POLLUTION • Revolution of the 19th centuries however, air pollution became a major problem. The air that we breathe contains many impurities like dust, smoke, harmful gases and other particulars, which are very harmful for all living beings.  Causes of air pollution : Dust gets raised by strong winds, movement of vehicals, sweeping of floors and roads etc cause air pollution.  Smoke of powerhouses, factories and vehicals.  Cigarette smoking.  Sneezing and coughing.

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WATER POLLUTION • The pollution of rivers and streams with chemical contaminants has become one of the most critical environmental problems of the 20th century. • Sewage, industrial wastes, and agricultural chemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides are the main causes of water pollution.

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NOISE POLLUTION • Unwanted sound, or noise, such as that produced by airplanes, traffic, or industrial machinery, is considered a form of pollution • It can cause hearing loss, stress, high blood pressure, sleep loss, distraction, and lost productivity. BACK TO INDEX

SOIL POLLUTION • Soil is a mixture of mineral, plant, and animal materials that forms during a long process that may take thousands of years. It is necessary for most plant growth and is essential for all agricultural production. Soil pollution is a buildup of toxic chemical compounds, salts, pathogens (diseasecausing organisms), or radioactive materials that can affect plant and animal life.

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SOLID POLLUTION

• Solid wastes are unwanted solid materials such as garbage, paper, plastics and other synthetic materials, metals, and wood • Moreover, waste from developed countries typically contains a high percentage of synthetic materials that take longer to decompose than the primarily biodegradable waste materials of developing countries.

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SOLID POLLUTION

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INDUSTRIAL WATER POLLUTION • Industrial pollutants that run instreams, rivers, or lakes can have serious effects on wildlife, plants, and humans. The major water pollutants are chemical, biological, or physical materials that degrade water quality. Pollutants can be classed into eight categories, each of which presents its own set of hazards.  Petrolium products  Pesticides and herbicides  Heavy metals

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REFERENCES MICROSOFT ENCARTA TEXTBOOKS