6.1.2 Pollution

• Pollution refers to the contamination of the environment through the release of harmful substances
• What are the main forms of pollution mentioned in the study material?

  Air, water, soil, noise
• Noise pollution is one of the main forms of pollution.
• Industrial emissions are a primary source of air pollution.
• What is an example of agricultural runoff that contributes to water pollution?

  Fertilizers
• Industrial waste is a major source of water pollution.
• Pollution affects both human health and ecosystems.
• What are some respiratory diseases caused by air pollution?

  Asthma
• Biodiversity loss is an effect of pollution on ecosystems.
• Match the type of pollutant with its example:

  Air Pollutants ↔️ Carbon monoxide

  Water Pollutants ↔️ Industrial waste

  Soil Pollutants ↔️ Pesticides

  Noise Pollutants ↔️ Construction sites
• Prevention strategies aim to eliminate pollution at its source.
• Order the following pollution prevention and mitigation strategies from most to least proactive:

  1️⃣ Source Reduction

  2️⃣ Clean Technology Adoption

  3️⃣ Environmental Cleanup

  4️⃣ Treatment Technologies

  5️⃣ Regulations and Enforcement
• Cleaning up oil spills in oceans is an example of pollution mitigation.