Factors responsible for air, water and sound pollution
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air pollution
The burning of fossil fuels. Sulfur dioxide emitted from the combustion of fossil fuels like coal, petroleum and other factory combustibles are one the major cause of air pollution. Pollution emitting from vehicles including trucks, jeeps, cars, trains, airplanes cause an immense amount of pollution.
water pollution
Humans are the main cause of water pollution, which is triggered in many ways: by the dumping of industrial waste; due to temperature rise, that cause the alteration of water by reducing the oxygen in its composition; Or due to deforestation, which causes sediments and bacteria to appear under the soil
sound pollution
Major causes / sources of noise pollution are: (i) Industrial Sources: ... Unwanted sound (noise) can damage physiological health. Noise pollution can cause hypertension, high stress levels, tinnitus, hearing loss, sleep disturbances, and other harmful effects.
The main causes of air pollution are :-
- Vehicle Emissions.
- Deforestation
The main causes of water pollution are :-
- Leakage from Underground Storage and Piping
- Industrial wastes dumped in water
The main causes of soil pollution are :-
- Continuous use of pesticides and fertilizers on the land results in soil pollution
- Industrial and household waste are often dumped on the land making the soil infertile and harmful.