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Types of Pollution - Coggle Diagram
Types of Pollution
visual
the causes of visual pollution
when light is absorbed or scattered by pollution particles such as sulfates, nitrates, organic carbon compounds,
how to prevent
Avoid waste production.
Lower consumption levels.
Reduce the use of cars.
Use public transport or bicycle.
Signs against littering.
air
the causes of air pollution
solid and liquid particles and certain gases that are suspended in the air
how to prevent
Reduce the number of trips you take in your car.
Reduce or eliminate fireplace and wood stove use.
Avoid burning leaves, trash, and other materials.
Avoid using gas-powered lawn and garden equipment.
thermal
the causes of thermal pollution
the use of water as a coolant by power plant
how to prevent
Heated water from the industries can treated before discharging directly to the water bodies.
Industrial treated water can be recycled for domestic use or industrial heating.
water
the causes of water pollution
Many industries dump industrial waste, such as hazardous chemicals
how to prevent
Pick up litter and throw it away in a garbage can.
Blow or sweep fertilizer back onto the grass if it gets onto paved areas.
Mulch or compost grass or yard waste.
Wash your car or outdoor equipment where it can flow to a gravel or grassy area instead of a street.
litter
the causes of litter pollution
laziness
how to prevent
Take your food wrappings, drink containers, newspapers and other potential litter home with you and dispose of it in your own trash or recycling carts, or use one of the 96-gallon bins provided in the city's streets and parks
noise
the causes of noise pollution
highway, railway, and airplane traffic
how to prevent
Turn off Appliances at Home and offices.
Shut the Door when using noisy Machines.
Use Earplugs
Lower the volume
Control Noise level near sensitive areas.