Question

how does industrial pollution affect the environment , ehat steps should be taken to contol it​

Answer 1

Answer:

Industries pollute the environment because -

• They cause air pollution by releasing smoke and other harmful gases into the atmosphere.

• They cause water pollution by releasing toxic metals such as mercury and lead into the water bodies.

• The various machines in industries causes noise pollution.

Some steps to control pollution due to industries are -

• Industries should be situated away from residential areas.

• The chimneys of industries should be high so that the harmful gases are released at upper layers.

• Metals and other wastes should be treated before releasing into the water bodies.

• Silencers should be installed in machines to prevent noise pollution.

Answer 2

Causes of Industrial Pollution:

- Inefficient waste disposal
- Untreated wastes cause water and soil pollution directly
- It lowers the quality of air in surrounding areas
- Major cause of chronic health problems

Effects of Industrial Pollution

- cause water contamination
- release toxins which harms air and soil
- cause significant environmental disaster
- causes acid rain
- depletion of natural resources

Preventive measures to control industrial pollution

1. Fresh water pollution can be reduced by harvesting rain water and processing the materials by reusing and recycling.

2. Hot water and effluents must be treated before releasing into rivers or ponds and ground water reserves must not be overdrawn.

3. Smoke stacks with fabric filters, inertial separators etc. must be fitted into factories to reduce particulate matter in the air

4. Machinery and equipment can be fitted with silencers to reduce noise.

5. Oil and gas can be used instead of coal to reduce smoke.

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