ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

School Name:-Govt. Sec. School(Boys)

Tarn Taran
Students Name:-
1. Manpreet Singh
2. Thomas
3. Satnam Singh

Class:- 8th B
SCENCES OF POLLUTION
ENVIRONMENT POLLUTION

Pollution, Contamination of earth’s

environment with materials that interfere
with human health, the quality of life, or
the natural functioning of ecosystems.
TYPES OF ENVIRONMENT POLLUTION

Air Pollution
Water Pollution
Noise Pollution
Soil Pollution
Solid Pollution
AIR POLLUTION
• Revolution of the 19th centuries however, air
pollution became a major problem. The air that
we breathe contains many impurities like dust,
smoke, harmful gases and other particulars, which
are very harmful for all living beings.
Causes of air pollution :-
 Dust gets raised by strong winds, movement of
vehicles, sweeping of floors and roads etc cause
air pollution.
 Smoke of powerhouses, factories and vehicles.
 Cigarette smoking.
 Sneezing and coughing.
WATER POLLUTION

• The pollution of rivers and streams

with chemical contaminants has
become one of the most critical
environmental problems of the 20th
century.
• Sewage, industrial wastes, and
agricultural chemicals such as
fertilizers and pesticides are the main
causes of water pollution.
INDUSTRIAL WATER
POLLUTION
• Industrial pollutants that run into streams,
rivers, or lakes can have serious effects on
wildlife, plants, and humans.
NOISE POLLUTION

• Unwanted sound, or noise, such as that produced

by airplanes, traffic, or industrial machinery, is
considered a form of pollution
• It can cause hearing loss, stress, high blood
pressure, sleep loss, distraction, and lost
productivity.
SOIL POLLUTION
• Soil is a mixture of mineral, plant, and animal
materials that forms during a long process that
may take thousands of years. It is necessary
for most plant growth and is essential for all
agricultural production. Soil pollution is a
buildup of toxic chemical compounds, salts,
pathogens (disease-causing organisms), or
radioactive materials that can affect plant and
animal life.
SOLID POLLUTION

• Solid wastes are unwanted solid materials such

as garbage, paper, plastics and other synthetic
materials, metals, and wood
• Moreover, waste from developed countries
typically contains a high percentage of
synthetic materials that take longer to
decompose than the primarily biodegradable
waste materials of developing countries.
INDUSTRIAL WATER
POLLUTION
• Industrial pollutants that run in streams, rivers, or
lakes can have serious effects on wildlife, plants,
and humans. The major water pollutants are
chemical, biological, or physical materials that
degrade water quality. Pollutants can be classed into
eight categories, each of which presents its own set
of hazards.
Petroleum products
Pesticides and herbicides
Heavy metals
REFERENCES

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