Water pollution involves contaminated water, whether from chemical, particulate, or bacterial matter that degrades the water’s quality and purity. It can occur in oceans, rivers, lakes, and underground reservoirs, and as different water sources flow together the pollution can spread. The causes of water pollution include the increased sediment from soil erosion, improper waste disposal … Read more
Noise pollution refers to undesirable levels of noises caused by human activity that disrupt the standard of living in the affected area. It comes from traffic, airports, railroads, manufacturing plants, construction or demolition, concerts, etc. Some noise pollution may be temporary while other sources are permanent. The effects may include hearing loss, wildlife disturbances, and … Read more
Soil pollution is the contamination of the soil that prevents natural growth and balance in the land which is used for cultivation, habitation, or wildlife reserve. It is also called as land pollution. Soil pollution sources include hazardous waste and sewage spills, strip mining, deforestation, household dumping, littering, etc. Soil contamination can lead to poor … Read more
Air Pollution The air pollution is defined as an imbalance in quantity of air which adversely affects the biotic community. In other words, the contamination of undesirable air pollutant which adversely affects environment because of lowering quality of air. Air pollution comes from a wide variety of sources. Some of the most excessive sources include … Read more
Definition of Pollution Pollution can be defined as an undesirable change in the chemical, physical or biological characteristics of air, soil, water and other physical domains that may harmfully affect the life or create a potential health hazard of any living organism. It can occur naturally, for example through volcanic eruptions, or as the result of … Read more