Pollution and

its types

Pollution

Pollution is the contamination of natural substances such as land, air and water pollution. There is one more type of pollution called noise pollution.

Cause and Effects of

Air Pollution

Water Pollution

Land Pollution

Noise Pollution

Air pollution

Air Pollution

Air Pollution is nothing but the contamination of air.

Causes

Air Pollution is caused because of :

1. Smoking

2. Industries

3. Spitting

Effects

The effects of Air pollution are:

1.Asthma

2.Increased level of carbon dioxide

3.Smog (Smoke + Fog=Smog)

Water Pollution

Causes

Deforestation

Soil erosion

Acid rains

Defecation in the water

Factory Wastes flowing in the water

People throwing wastes in the water

People bathing, washing clothes and cattle in the water

Immersing idols in the water

Problems of garbage disposal in local areas

Effects

Extinction of sea animals

Because of the increased level of water pollution, availability of fresh water is decreased

Spread of water-borne diseases

Noise pollution

Causes

Loud noise in houses.

Noise of fire crackers during Festivals and other occasions like weddings.

Noise produced by vehicles and their horns.

Noise of low flying of fighter planes.

Noise of trains.

Noise produced during construction work.

Noise produced by industries.

Loud noise produced during election campaign.

Effects

Might harm the ear drum and cause deafness.

Very high frequency sound can destroy the buildings.

Birds and plants get disturbed

Disturbance to elderly people, students, others.

Land Pollution

Causes

Disposal of chemical and toxic wastes

Excretion

Local areas not having the provision for garbage disposal.

Irresponsible behavior of people

Acid rains

Effects

Plants might die because of the polluted soil.

Garbage mixed with soil might affect the Infertility of land

People might get infected with various diseases.