Types of pollutions: A) Air pollution B) Soil pollution C) Water pollution D) Noise pollution
Air pollution
Causes:
Smoke from factories
Smoke emissions from vehicles
Smoke produced by burning waste materials
Effects:
Air pollution can cause respiratory system diseases like Asthma. Air pollution is also harmful to eyes and vision.
Water Pollution
Causes:
Chemical wastes from factories draining into river
Open defecation
Animals bathing in ponds
Effects:
Water pollution can lead to diseases associated with digestive system like dysentery, diarrhea, cholera and polio.
Soil Pollution
Causes:
usage of excessive pesticides by farmers.
excessive usages of non-biodegradable products.
Effects:
Crops produced in the polluted soil will have less nutritional value and will be harmful to health.
Noise Pollution
Annoying, unpleasant and loud sounds cause noise pollution. They can have a negative impact on our health. e.g. Honking of horns.
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