Question

State the types of pollution..?​

Answer 1

Types of pollution :-

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• Air pollution
• water pollution
• noise pollution
• Land pollution

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Air pollution :-

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Air pollution is a type of environmental pollution that affects the air and is usually caused by smoke or other harmful gases, mainly oxides of carbon, sulphur and nitrogen.

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Water pollution :-

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Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies, usually as a result of human activities. Water bodies include for example lakes, rivers, oceans, aquifers and groundwater. Water pollution results when contaminants are introduced into the natural environment.

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Noise pollution:-

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Noise pollution is generally defined as regular exposure to elevated sound levels that may lead to adverse effects in humans or other living organisms. According to the World Health Organization, sound levels less than 70 dB are not damaging to living organisms, regardless of how long or consistent the exposure is.

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Land pollution :-

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Land pollution refers to the deterioration of the earth's land surfaces, at and below ground level. The cause is the accumulation of solid and liquid waste materials that contaminate groundwater and soil.

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Answer 2

⟹ Any substance that pollutes the air,water e.t.c. i.e make it dirty and dangerous is known as Pollution and the substance is known as Pollutant

TYPES OF POLLUTION.

◆ Air Pollution

◆ Noise Pollution

◆ land Pollution

◆ Thermal Pollution

◆ Visual Pollution

◆ Water Pollution

◆ Radiotive Contamination

◆ Soil Contamination