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What is the definition of environmental pollution?

It is the presence of any substances in the environment, whether harmful or not.
It is the change in the environment due to climate change and global warming.
It is the undesirable change in the physical, chemical, or biological characteristics of any component of the environment, causing harmful effects on various forms of life or property. (correct)
It is the natural composition of the environment without any human interference.

How is air pollution defined?

It is the natural state of the atmosphere without any human interference.
It is the presence of any particles in the air, whether harmful or not.
It is the change in air temperature and humidity due to human activities.
It is an atmospheric condition in which certain substances are present in high enough concentrations to produce harmful effects on humans, animals, vegetation, or materials. (correct)

What is the classification of air pollutants?

Oxygen, carbon dioxide, water vapor, and noble gases.
Toxic gases and harmless gases.
Industrial emissions, natural emissions, and household emissions.
Particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds, and lead. (correct)

What are the causes/sources of air pollution?

Industrial processes, transportation, agricultural activities, and natural sources like wildfires and volcanic eruptions. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of environmental pollution?

Any undesirable change in the physical, chemical, or biological characteristics of the environment which can cause harmful effects on various forms of life or property (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is air pollution?

An atmospheric condition in which certain substances are present in high enough concentrations to produce harmful effects (B) Signup and view all the answers