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What is the definition of pollution?
What is the definition of pollution?
- The contamination of the physical and biological components of the earth/atmospheric system to such an extent that normal environmental processes are adversely affected
- The introduction of contaminants into the environment that cause harm or discomfort to humans or other living organisms (correct)
- The inability of natural environment to decompose unnaturally generated elements
- The destruction of habitats through chemical means
Why is pollution considered a special case of habitat destruction?
Why is pollution considered a special case of habitat destruction?
- It affects all habitats - land, sea, fresh water, and atmosphere
- It is a result of lack of knowledge on the part of humans on how to decompose pollutants artificially
- It is chemical destruction rather than physical destruction (correct)
- It occurs due to the inability of natural environment to decompose unnaturally generated elements
What are pollutants?
What are pollutants?
- They are the actual 'executing agents' of environmental pollution, coming in gaseous, solid, or liquid form (correct)
- They are a special case of habitat destruction
- They are the contaminants that cause harm or discomfort to humans or other living organisms
- They are the result of inability of natural environment to decompose unnaturally generated elements
What are biodegradable pollutants?
What are biodegradable pollutants?
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Why are biodegradable pollutants considered biodegradable?
Why are biodegradable pollutants considered biodegradable?
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