the natural quality of environment brought about by chemical ,physical and biological factors. Types Of Pollution: • Air Pollution
• Water Pollution
• Soil Pollution
• Noise Pollution Air Pollution
• Air Pollution is an excessive concentration of
foreign matter in the air which adversely affects the well-being of human beings. Air Pollution • Source- Automobiles, industries , burning of garbage and brick kilns.Pollutants of gas , solid & liquid particles of both organic & inorganic chemicals. Gases such as sulphur dioxide and carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulphide etc.
• Effects - Inhalation of toxic gases damages lungs ,
weakens bones, causes asthma , cancer , bronchitis and influenza. It is one of the major cause of Global Warming. Water Pollution
• Water Pollution can be defined as alteration in
physical, chemical or biological characteristics of water , making it unsuitable for designated in its natural state. Water Pollution
• Effects – Affects of growth of aquatic vegetation.
Oxygen level of waterbodies decrease. Concentration of various toxic substances along food chain increase. Dirty water contains pathogens which are harmful to human health. Soil Pollution
• Soil pollution is defined as the change in physical ,
chemical and biological conditions of the soil through man intervention resulting in degradation in quality and productivity of the soil. Soil Pollution • Source- Industrial , urban , commercial & domestic waste , chemical fertilizers , pesticides & biomedical wastes.
• Effects- Industrial & chemical waste cause
pollution of underground water. Land & soil pollution is responsible for loss of fertility & productivity of the soil. Soil contains many pathogenic bacteria , viruses which are transmitted to man by consumption of fruits & vegetables. Noise Pollution
• Noise pollution is defined as an unwanted
sound that is irritant and source of stress. Noise Pollution
• Source- Most of the noise originates from the
industrial , transport , household , defense sectors. It is also caused by loud speakers & miscellaneous sources like bus , car etc.
• Effects – It causes physical , physiological &
psychological effect on human beings. It increases the rate of heartbeat. Causes impairment of night vision , migraine , headaches , dizziness and pupil dilation. Presented by : Hanishka Jain – 11 Khanak Mehta - 20