ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

School Name:-Govt. Sec. School(Boys)

Tarn Taran
Students Name:-

2. Prabhdyal Singh
3. Charanjeet Singh
4. Surinder Kumar

Class:- 8th A
SCENCES OF POLLUTION
ENVIRONMENT POLLUTION

 Pollution, Contamination of earth’s environment

with materials that interfere with human
health, the quality of life, or the natural
functioning of ecosystems.
TYPES OF ENVIRONMENT POLLUTION

 Air Pollution
 Water Pollution
 Noise Pollution
 Soil Pollution
 Solid Pollution
AIR POLLUTION
 Revolution of the 19th centuries however, air pollution
became a major problem. The air that we breathe contains
many impurities like dust, smoke, harmful gases and other
particulars, which are very harmful for all living beings.
Causes of air pollution :-
 Dust gets raised by strong winds, movement of vehicles,
sweeping of floors and roads etc cause air pollution.
 Smoke of powerhouses, factories and vehicles.
 Cigarette smoking.
 Sneezing and coughing.
WATER POLLUTION

 The pollution of rivers and streams with

chemical contaminants has become one of
the most critical environmental problems of
the 20th century.
 Sewage, industrial wastes, and agricultural
chemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides
are the main causes of water pollution.
INDUSTRIAL WATER
POLLUTION
 Industrial pollutants that run into streams, rivers, or
lakes can have serious effects on wildlife, plants, and
humans.
NOISE POLLUTION

 Unwanted sound, or noise, such as that produced by

airplanes, traffic, or industrial machinery, is considered a
form of pollution
 It can cause hearing loss, stress, high blood pressure, sleep
loss, distraction, and lost productivity.
SOIL POLLUTION
 Soil is a mixture of mineral, plant, and animal
materials that forms during a long process that may
take thousands of years. It is necessary for most plant
growth and is essential for all agricultural production.
Soil pollution is a buildup of toxic chemical
compounds, salts, pathogens (disease-causing
organisms), or radioactive materials that can affect
plant and animal life.
SOLID POLLUTION
 Solid wastes are unwanted solid materials such as
garbage, paper, plastics and other synthetic materials,
metals, and wood
 Moreover, waste from developed countries typically
contains a high percentage of synthetic materials that
take longer to decompose than the primarily
biodegradable waste materials of developing
countries.
INDUSTRIAL WATER
POLLUTION
 Industrial pollutants that run in streams, rivers, or lakes can
have serious effects on wildlife, plants, and humans. The
major water pollutants are chemical, biological, or physical
materials that degrade water quality. Pollutants can be
classed into eight categories, each of which presents its own
set of hazards.
 Petroleum products
 Pesticides and herbicides
 Heavy metals
REFERENCES

Microsoft Encarta 2005