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Explain the effect of industrialisation on eco – system in detail.

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The effects of industrialization on the ecosystem are visible as given below: 

1. As a result of industrialization, environmental pollution has increased rapidly. 

2. Industrial Units are a major source of air and water pollution. On one hand, due to the poisonous gases emerging from these units, the atmosphere is constantly being polluted, and on the other hand, chemical waste water from many industrial units pollutes the rivers, underground water and sea water. 

3. Due to the pollution of rivers and underground water, the problems of drinking water in the adjoining areas of industrial cities has become acute. 

4. The emergence of chemically-polluted water in tube – wells of Pali city is a proof of this. 

5. Due to the effect of toxic gases, the ozone layer is thinning and acid rain near the industrial areas has become frequent.

6. Solid waste from industrial units is reducing the fertility of the land, which has adverse effects on the agricultural produce and productivity. 

7. Smoke emitted from industrial units is frozen in the form of a layer in the atmosphere which is proving to be a barrier in the reflection of terrestrial radiation. 

8. Industrial units emit carbon – dioxide which is responsible for global warming, and this is causing a steady increase in global temperature. 

9. The contribution of industrial units in the process of climate change has been, thereby impacting the bio – diversity and ecosystem. All these processes indirectly influence the ecosystem adversely.

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