Question

How does industrial pollution degrade the environment? Explain three measures to control environmental degradation.

Answer 1

Industrial pollution degrades the environment in the following ways :

• Air is polluted by the gases.
• Dust, fume, mist, spray and smoke contain particles.
• Industrial effluents pollute rivers.Paper pulp, textiles, chemicals, etc industries pollute land and soil due to toxic materials.

Steps to control

• Careful planning and setting of industries.
• Better equipment. 
• Proper fuel selection and utilization. 
• Use of oil instead of coal. 
• Treatment of industrial liquids. .