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Pollution
Pollution is from the Latin word meaning to make
unclean. It is the introduction of contaminants into
the environment which cause adverse change to its
natural form. Pollution can be in the form of foreign
substances or natural contaminants by regular
occurrences, either way, can be equally harmful.
atmosphere
Chemicals
Particulates
Biological materials
ocean
Reduction in tourism/Restaurant patrons
Difficult for birds or fish to survive in water
Pesticides being sprayed into the air eventually come
down into water
environment
a. Dust
b. Methane from the animal digestion and
waste
Smoke from wildfires (which can also be man made)
Volcanic activity
References
Chiras, D. D. (2013). Environmental science (9th
n-air-healthy-families
www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/exposure/air-pollu
tion