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Pollution
The introduction of harmful materials (pollutants) in to the…
Pollution
The introduction of harmful materials (pollutants) in to the environment that damage the ecosystem.
Types of pollution
Thermal pollution
Def: sudden change in natural water
temperature.
Sources : nuclear power plant and industrial cooling.
Effect on ecosystem: distrusb the natural temperature balance and biological clock of aquatic species.
Control and prevention: using cooling ponds and switching to clean , alternative energy source
Effect on animal: reduce oxygen level in water , leading to suffocation and death in fishes .
Air pollution
Def:Harmful gases and dust degrading air quality.
Sources:Factory smoke,Car exhaust
,Burning fuel
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Soil pollution
Def:
Degradation of land due to waste materials.
Sources:,Plastic waste,Pesticides,Chemical fertilizers
Effect on Animals:Loss of natural habitats,Poisoning of land animals through contaminated food
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Control and Prevention:Proper waste disposal,Use of organic fertilizers
Recycling
Noise pollution
Def: Harmful levels of sound disrupting the environment.
Sources:Traffic horns,Construction activities
Heavy machines
Effect on Animals:Hearing loss,Extreme stress
Interference in communication and breeding
Effect on Ecosystem:,Disrupts wildlife,migration,Affects bird nesting behavior
Control and Prevention:Installing sound barriers,Strict government laws for industrial zones
Water pollution
Def:
Toxic substances contaminating rivers andoceans.
Sources:,Industrial waste,Sewage,Oil spills
Effect on Animals:
Leads to death of marine animals
Poisons aquatic food chains through biomagnification
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Control and Prevention:
Installing wastewater treatment plants
Banning plastic dumping in water bodies