Environmental Pollution is defined as an undesirable change in physical, chemical and biological characteristics of air, water and soil due to anthropogenic activities which may harmfully affect the survival or development of living organisms.
Pollutants
Any biotic or abiotic factor or any physical agent which when present in excess makes any portion of the environment undesirable for survival is termed as pollutant.
Effects of pollution
Pollution has numerous negative effects on the environment and subsequently on living organisms. Extinction of sensitive organisms, spreading of unknown diseases and shortening of lifespan of living organisms including human beings are some of the effects of pollution.
Pollutants
Any biotic or abiotic factor or any physical agent which when present in excess makes any portion of the environment undesirable for survival is termed as pollutant.
Effects of pollution
Pollution has numerous negative effects on the environment and subsequently on living organisms. Extinction of sensitive organisms, spreading of unknown diseases and shortening of lifespan of living organisms including human beings are some of the effects of pollution.
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