Pollution - Types and Sources
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Introduction to Pollution
- Pollution is any activity that violates the original character of nature and leads to its degradation
- A pollutant is any substance that causes pollution (e.g., CO2, CO)
- Pollutants can be biodegradable (domestic garbage) or non-biodegradable (glass, plastic)
Air Pollution
- Air contains 78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen, and 1% other gases
- Primary pollutants: directly released (SPM, smoke, dust, SO2, NOx)
- Secondary pollutants: formed by chemical reactions (smog, ozone)
Water Pollution
- 71% of Earth's surface is water, but contamination affects both human and marine life
- Freshwater pollution sources: sewage, industrial waste, agricultural waste, nuclear waste, oil spills, thermal pollution
- Eutrophication: excessive growth of algae due to phosphates and nitrates
Soil, Radiation, and Noise Pollution
- Soil pollution: Industrial waste, chemical fertilizers, pesticides, biomedical waste
- 6 million hectares of land lost annually due to soil pollution
- Radiation pollution: Natural (cosmic rays) and man-made (nuclear plants, X-rays, weapons testing)
Key Concepts
Central concept: Environmental Pollution
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