AIR POLLUTION [pic] Introduction The earth’s atmosphere‚ at or near sea level‚ consists approximately of 78 percent nitrogen‚ 21 percent oxygen and 1 percent other gases. If it were possible to remain in this state‚ 100 percent clean air would result. However‚ many varied sources allow other gases and particulates to mix with the clean air‚ causing our atmosphere to become unclean or polluted. Some of these pollutants are visible while others are invisible‚ with each
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health problems caused due to the pollution of land‚ water and air. Talking about land pollution‚ it has some of the most devastating effects on both nature and living beings. Land pollution is characterized by the contamination of Earth’s surface‚ where humans and other creatures live. One of the major causes of land pollution is human activities. Given below is complete information about the main causes and harmful effects of land pollution. Causes of Land Pollution by Human * Increase in
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Environmental problems In my opinion the most interesting problem is the environmental problems . Our Earth is our home.Everything around us is the environment .We need pure water to drink ‚clean air to breath and clean soil to grow grains and vegetables.So the environment must be clean and healthy .But the air‚soil and water are polluted by different harmful substances. The air is polluted by smoke and gases from cars‚buses ‚airplanes.Air pollution can cause different diseases . Breathing
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I do not own anything. Air Pollution What is Air Pollution? Air Pollution is the introduction of chemicals‚ particulate matter‚ or biological materials that cause harm or discomfort to humans or other living organisms‚ or damages the natural environment into the atmosphere. What is Atmosphere? The atmosphere is the complex dynamic natural gaseous system that is essential to support life on planet Earth. Stratospheric ozone depletion due to air pollution has long been recognized as a threat to
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POLLUTION!!- IS THERE A SOLUTION? Human Beings belong to a species that poisons its own habitat. If we think of our planet as a spaceship then we are the new and all other species are passengers. In general we behave irresponsibly .Earth’s atmosphere forms a protective cocoon around our spaceship‚ storing and recycling essential elements such as carbon and oxygen. Humans fill the air with pollution that turns the rain acidic and threatens to alter the climate pollution from and fossil and nuclear
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air pollution issues Name__________________________ Date_________ Period_____ This is intended as a study guide. For best results‚ I recommend studying all the material first‚ then filling out the worksheet “closed-book/notes” as if taking a test. When done‚ go back to your notes to check your answers. Match the following air pollution issues with ALL appropriate causes (letters) and consequences (numbers). All letters and numbers will be used at least once. Each issue may have any number
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP Nowadays‚ it’s not only the environmentalists but it seems to be everyone’s call to “Save mother nature” Why? It is because we are already experiencing the hazards of environmental destruction. Typhoons‚ floods‚ earthquakes happen anywhere anytime and to anybody. Treasured possessions earned for years may just vanish in just a wink of an eye. Who is to blame with this disastrous environmental dilemma? Well‚ we could find the answer on the mirror. If the mirror
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POLYTHENE POLLUTION INTRODUCTION The pollutants that are of major concern in today’s world are non biodegradable pollutants that do not degrade or degrade very slowly in the natural environment. Polythene pollution is an example of non biodegradable pollution and they persist on our earth years after years affecting even future generation. Polythene pollution is mostly created by polythene bags‚ plastic syringe‚ pesticide containers‚ medicinal bottles. [pic] Effects of Polythene Pollution Polythene
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Ocean pollution Hannah Waddell Ocean pollution is a growing problem and affects people as well. It is a growing problem that needs to be stopped and controlled immediately. Taking care of our water will be beneficial for our long-term survival. If we put off this problem any longer‚ the prices will only escalade even higher. We need water to survive and the ocean is one of the greatest water suppliers. The actions we take or do not take will affect the future in either a negative or a positive
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RESEARCH PAPER ON POLLUTION MOST POLLUTION ON OUR PLANET OCCURS WHEN THERE IS HUMAN INTERACTION WITH MOTHER NATURE. THE MAJORITY OF THE POLLUTION CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO THE INDUSTRIALIZED NATIONS. THERE ARE SEVERAL FORMS OF POLLUTION THAT HAVE A NEGATIVE IMPACT ON OUR ENVIRONMENT. SOME OF THEM ARE: AIR POLLUTION WATER POLLUTION NOISE POLLUTION DISPOSAL OF NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL OF TRASH LIGHT POLLUTION SPACE JUNK OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACES YOUR ASSIGNMENT
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