POLLUTIO
An environmental problem
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Prepared By -
Ishita Rawal
VI - A
St. Mathews Academy, Pune
What is pollution?
Pollution is the introduction of contaminants
into the natural environment can cause
adverse change. Pollution can take the form of
chemical substances or energy ,such as noise,
heat or light.
Different Types Of Pollution
➢ Water Pollution
➢ Air Pollution
➢ Soil Pollution
➢ Thermal Pollution
➢ Noise Pollution
➢ Light Pollution
Water Pollution
As the name suggests, Water Pollution
is the type of pollution that involves the
contamination of various water bodies.
Various aquatic creatures depend on
these water bodies and its natural
nutritious features to support its life.
What causes water pollution
➢ Industrial waste gets dumped into these water [Link] causes
chemical imbalance in the water leading to death of aquatic
animals.
➢ Oil spills are caused when giant oil tankers and oil rigs which are
present in the oceans.
➢ Insecticides, pesticides ripening chemicals that are used on plants
running on the ground water system or near by streams.
Air pollution
The contamination of the air present in
the atmosphere is known as ‘air
pollution’.Respiration is an important
life process of all living things. We
breathe in the air present in the
atmosphere.
What Causes of air pollution
➢ Partially combusted exhaust gases released from internal
combution engines add poisonous gases into the atmosphere.
➢ Certain industries release some gases sulphur dioxide and carbon
monoxide which mix with air and clouds and causes acid rain.
➢ Burning of discarded plastic , wood and rubber also release
carcinogenic gases into atmosphere.
Soil pollution
Stripping soil of its natural fertility by using
artificial chemicals like pesticides,
insecticides, ripening agents etc. is known as
Soil Pollution. Plants depend on the
nitrogenous compounds present in the soil
for their nutrition. Use of insecticides,
pesticides and other artificial chemicals
absorbs the nitrogen from the soil making it
unfit for the growth for plants. Plants are
responsible for holding the soil together
firmly so, when the plants can’t grow the soil
splits, leading to soil erosion.
What Causes of Soil Pollution
➢ Construction sites are the most important triggers of soil pollution in
urban areas, due to their almost ubiquitous nature.
➢ Accidental spills and leaks during storage, transport or use of
chemicals (e.g. leaks and spills of gasoline and diesel at
gas stations)
➢ Agricultural activities involving the diffusion of herbicides,
pesticides and/or insecticides and fertilizers.
Thermal Pollution
Thermal pollution is the degradation of
water quality by any process that
changes ambient water temperature. A
common cause of thermal pollution is
the use of water as a coolant by power
plants and industrial manufacturers.
What Causes of Thermal
Pollution
➢ Mainly, the water that is used as coolant and transferred back to
natural water bodies is the chief reason for thermal pollution. This
kind of activity is mostly done by production; manufacturing and
power plants.
➢ There are copious factories that discharge their chemical waste
directly into natural water bodies. This does not only causes thermal
pollution but also makes the water poisonous.
➢ Natural geothermal activities can stimulate lava and can cause a
rise in water temperature, making way for thermal pollution.
Light Pollution
Light pollution is excessive, misdirected or
inappropriate outdoor lighting. Too much of
light pollution washes out view of the
Universe, result in increase in the energy
consumption, interferes with astronomical
research, disrupts ecosystems, affects the
health and safety of humans and wildlife. It
may surprise you to know that light pollution
can have as great an impact on the planet as
levels of carbon monoxide and other airborne
pollutants.
What Causes of Light Pollution
➢ Poor Planning – The placement of street lights is planned by
engineers, if they do not take into account the effect placement has
on the surrounding environment they can create glare, light
trespass and light clutter.
➢ Irresponsible use – We love Christmas lights but leaving them on
all night is a form of pollution. Not actively choosing to minimize
energy waste is a huge source of light pollution.
Noise Pollution
The sounds which are not pleasant to
hear are called ‘Noises’. Noise pollution
can be experienced by too many
vehicles honking at the roads, heavy
machinery being operated in the open,
trains, clubs, over populated crowds
etc. Noise pollution is known to cause
mental stress and depression. It can
also cause damage to the eardrum
which can cause deafness.
What Causes of Noise Pollution
➢ Social Events: Noise is at its peak in most of the social events.
Whether it is marriage, parties, pub, disc or place of worship, people
normally flout rules set by the local administration and create
nuisance in the area.
➢ Transportation: Large number of vehicles on roads, aeroplanes
flying over houses, underground trains produce heavy noise and
people get it difficult to get accustomed to that. The high noise
leads to a situation wherein a normal person lose the ability to hear
properly.
➢ Construction Activities: Under construction activities like mining,
construction of bridges, dams, buildings, stations, roads, flyovers
take place in almost every part of the world.
