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Pollution:

Definition:

Pollution is when harmful things make air, water, or land dirty and unsafe for living beings.

Types of Pollution

1. Air pollution – Smoke from vehicles and factories makes the air dirty.

2. Water pollution – Waste and chemicals pollute rivers, lakes, and seas.

3. Land (soil) pollution – Garbage and plastic thrown on land spoil the soil.

4. Noise pollution – Loud sounds from horns, machines, and speakers hurt our ears.

Causes

• Smoke from vehicles and factories

• Throwing waste into water and on land

• Burning plastic and garbage

• Too much noise

Effects

• Causes diseases in humans

• Harms animals and plants

• Makes Earth unhealthy

How we can reduce pollution

• Plant more trees

• Use less plastic

• Keep surroundings clean

• Save water and electricity

• Walk or use bicycles when possible

Fun fact:

 Trees are called the lungs of the Earth because they clean the air!