4. Causes of Air pollution
Sulfur dioxide emitted from the burning of
fossil fuels like coal, petroleum is one the
major cause of air pollution.
Industries release large amount of harmful
gases and chemicals into the air which
results in reducing the quality of air.
Household cleaning products emit toxic
chemicals in the air and cause air pollution.
5. Effects of Air pollution
Air pollutants are said to be promotion for
Respiratory and Heart problems.
Burning of fossil fuels causes Acid Rain and
it can cause great damage to humans,
animals and crops.
Earth’s ozone layer is depleting due to the
presence of (CFC) chloro-fluoro-carbons and
later UV rays will pass easily and can affect
humans and other species in a bad way.
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7. Causes of Water Pollution
Industries produce huge amount of waste which
contains toxic chemicals and pollutants which
can cause Water Pollution.
The sewage and waste water that is produced
by each household is chemicaly treated and
released in to sea with fresh water.
Mining activities emit a lot of metal waste from
the rocks that pollutes water.
12. What is Noise Pollution?
Noise pollution is the propagation of noise
with harmful impact on the activity of human
or animal life.
Harmful or annoying levels of noise cause
Noise Pollution.
13. Causes of Noise Pollution
Sound is measured in a unit known as decibels,
high decibel limit will constitute Noise Pollution.
Appliances in homes such as mixer grinders,
vacuum cleaners, washing machines and music
system causes a lot of Noise Pollution.
Road vehicles are also great contributors of
noise pollution, such as trucks, buses, tractors,
and even motorcycles and most cars.
14. Effects of Noise Pollution
Noise Pollution is really proven dangerous
for those people who are suffering from
heart problems.
The most immediate effect is a
deterioration of mental health.
Even on a short-term basis, Noise pollution
can cause temporary deafness.