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Environmental Pollution

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What is pollution?

The removal of contaminants from the natural environment

The introduction of contaminants into the natural environment causing adverse change (correct)

The natural occurrence of contaminants in the environment

The management of contaminants in the environment

What does the term 'pollutants' refer to?

Components of pollution coming from a highly concentrated specific site

Components of pollution, either foreign substances/energies or naturally occurring contaminants (correct)

Components of pollution created by human activities

Components of pollution coming from a widespread distributed sources

What does 'point source pollution' refer to?

Pollution that is evenly distributed across a large area

Pollution caused by natural events

Pollution that is easily regulated

Pollution coming from a highly concentrated specific site, such as a factory or mine (correct)

When did environmental regulation and pollution policy emerge?

Later half of the 20th century Signup and view all the answers

What are some major forms of pollution mentioned in the text?

Air pollution, light pollution, litter, noise pollution, plastic pollution, soil contamination, radioactive contamination, thermal pollution, visual pollution, and water pollution Signup and view all the answers

What is light pollution?

The presence of unwanted, inappropriate, or excessive artificial lighting Signup and view all the answers

When are the effects of light pollution magnified?

During the night with the contrast of darkness Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the world's people live under light-polluted skies?

83% Signup and view all the answers

What is a major side-effect of urbanization according to the text?

Light pollution compromising health Signup and view all the answers

What are some solutions to light pollution mentioned in the text?

Adjusting light fixtures or using more appropriate lightbulbs Signup and view all the answers