4. Air pollution is the introduction of chemicals,
particulate matter, or biological materials
that cause harm or discomfort to humans or
other living organisms, or damages the natural
environment into the atmosphere. The
atmosphere is a complex dynamic natural
gaseous system that is essential to support
life on planet Earth. Stratospheric ozone
depletion due to air pollution has long been
recognized as a threat to human health as
well as to the Earth's ecosystems.
AIR POLLUTION
6. WATER POLLUTION
Water pollution is the contamination of water
bodies. E.g. lakes, rivers, oceans, groundwater.
Water pollution affects plants and organisms
living in these bodies of water; and, in almost
all cases the effect is damaging either to
individual species and populations, but also to
the natural biological communities. Water
pollution occurs when pollutants are
discharged directly or indirectly into water
bodies without adequate treatment to remove
harmful compounds.
8. LAND POLLUTION
Land pollution is the degradation of Earth's
land surfaces often caused by human
activities and their misuse of land resources.
It occurs when waste is not disposed
properly. Health hazard disposal of urban and
industrial wastes, exploitation of minerals,
and improper use of soil by inadequate
agricultural practices are a few factors.
Urbanization and industrialization are major
causes of land pollution.
10. NOISE POLLUTION
Noise pollution is displeasing human, animal or
machine-created sound that disrupts the
activity or balance of human or animal life.
The word noise comes from the Latin word
nausea meaning seasickness. The source of
most outdoor noise worldwide is
transportation systems, including motor
vehicle noise, aircraft noise and rail noise.
Poor urban planning may give rise to noise
pollution, since side-by-side industrial and
residential buildings can result in noise
pollution in the residential area.