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5/26/2018 The effects of pollution on environment.pptx
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The effects of pollution on
environment
By: Dharanishree Senthil
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What is pollution?
Pollutionis when something is added to the
environment that is harmful or poisonous to
people, animals and other living things.
Sewage in drinking water is another type of pollution, as itcan make people unwell because it contains germs and viruses.
People living next to a building site where there is too much
noise can become sick as they cannot sleep or relax. This iscalled noise pollution.
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Types of pollution
Air pollution
Water pollution
Land pollution
Noise pollution
Radioactive pollution and
Thermal pollution
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Types of pollution
Air pollution Water PollutionLand PollutionNoise Pollution
Radioactive pollution
Thermal pollution
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Effects of pollution on environment
Environmental Degradation:
Environmental degradation is a process
through which the natural environment is
compromised in some way, reducing biological
diversity and the general health of the
environment.
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Effects of pollution on environment
Human health: The decrease in quality of air
leads to several respiratory problems including
asthma or lung cancer.
Water pollution occurs due to contamination
of water and may pose skin related problems
including skin irritations and rashes
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Effects of pollution on environment
Global Warming: The emission of greenhouse
gases particularly CO2(carbon dioxide) is
leading to global warming.
The increase in CO2 leads to melting of polar
ice caps which increases the sea level and
pose danger for the people living near coastal
areas.
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Effects of pollution on environment
Ozone layer depletion: Ozone layer is the thin
shield high up in the sky that stops ultra violet
rays from reaching the earth.
As a result of Humans activities and chemicals
contributed to the depletion of ozone layer.
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Effects of pollution on environment
Infertile Land: Due to constant use of
insecticides and pesticides, the soil may
become infertile. Plants may not be able to
grow properly.
Various forms of chemicals produced from
industrial waste is released into the flowing
water which also affects the quality of soil.
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Questions
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