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What is pollution?
Pollution is defined as an undesirable change in physical, chemical or biological characteristics of the environment that will be or may be harmful to human and other life, industrial process, living conditions and cultural assets or cause wastage of our raw material resources.
What are pollutants?
Pollutants are materials that are thrown into the biosphere and affect the normal functioning of ecosystems, having an adverse effect on living organisms.
How are pollutants classified?
Pollutants are classified as either biodegradable or non-biodegradable. Biodegradable pollutants can be degraded biologically, while non-biodegradable pollutants cannot.
Can you provide examples of biodegradable pollutants?
Examples of biodegradable pollutants include most organic materials like biomass, excreta, and exudates.
What are examples of non-biodegradable pollutants?
Examples of non-biodegradable pollutants include compounds of metals and non-metals, as well as building materials.
Test your knowledge on pollution and its impact on the environment with this quiz. Explore the different types of pollutants and their effects on human and other life forms. Challenge yourself to understand the importance of preserving our natural resources and finding sustainable solutions.
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