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What is pollution defined as?
What is pollution defined as?
- Introduction of harmful substances into the environment (correct)
- Introduction of any substance into the environment
- Introduction of beneficial substances into the environment
- Introduction of gases into the environment
What are pollutants?
What are pollutants?
- Harmful solids, liquids, or gases produced in higher than usual concentrations (correct)
- Beneficial solids, liquids, or gases produced in higher than usual concentrations
- Any substances found in the environment
- Gases produced in normal concentrations
What is the environment a coupling of?
What is the environment a coupling of?
- Hydrosphere and lithosphere
- Biotic and abiotic components (correct)
- Living organisms and technology
- Atmosphere and lithosphere
How do human activities affect the environment?
How do human activities affect the environment?
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What did the industrial revolution introduce in terms of environmental impact?
What did the industrial revolution introduce in terms of environmental impact?
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Pollution and Environment
- Pollution is defined as the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, causing damage to the ecosystem and human health.
- Pollutants are substances or energy introduced into the environment, causing harm or discomfort to humans, animals, and plants.
Environment and Human Impact
- The environment is a coupling of natural systems, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere.
- Human activities, such as industrial processes, transportation, and agriculture, affect the environment by releasing pollutants, depleting natural resources, and altering ecosystems.
Industrial Revolution and Environmental Impact
- The industrial revolution introduced significant environmental impacts, including the large-scale burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and the release of industrial pollutants, leading to environmental degradation and climate change.
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