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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?

    <p>Industrial processes, transportation, agricultural activities, and natural sources like wildfires and volcanic eruptions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of environmental pollution?

    <p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is air pollution?

    <p>An atmospheric condition in which certain substances are present in high enough concentrations to produce harmful effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are pollutants in the context of environmental pollution?

    <p>Harmful substances that change the environment and cause undesirable effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of control/preventive/remedial measures to minimize air pollution?

    <p>To reduce the presence of harmful substances in the atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of environmental pollution on living beings and property?

    <p>Harmful effects on various forms of life or property</p> Signup and view all the answers

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