Question

Prosperity and higher living standards are the hallmarks of industrial development for any nation. But during this course, it equally causes damages to the environment. 

1. Explain the different types of pollution. 

2. Substantiate the above statement with regard to various types of pollution.

Answer 1

Business & Environmental Protection Causes of Pollution: Many industrial organisations have been responsible for causing air, water, land and noise pollution.

1. Air Pollution: 

Air pollution is mainly due to Carbon monoxide emitted by automobiles and smoke and other chemicals from manufacturing plants. It has created a hole in the ozone layer leading to global warming.

2. Water pollution: 

Water becomes polluted primarily from chemical and waste dumping. It has led to the death of several animals and posed a serious problem to human life.

3. Land Pollution: 

Dumping of toxic wastes reduces the quality of land and making it unfit for agriculture or plantation.

4. Noise Pollution: 

Noise caused by the running of factories and vehicles create a serious health hazard such as loss of hearing, malfunctioning of the heart and mental disorders.