nuclear pollution causes

; Release of superheated water : Release of superheated water from some industries and nuclear power plants results in thermal pollution in natural water bodies. 5. Addition of waste and oil from refineries : Wastes from refineries and oil released into seas and oceans, cause marine pollution which is detrim..

causes of soil pollution

> Sources of Soil Pollution The main sources of soil pollution, are Industrial Pollution Urban and Domestic Wastes Radioactive Pollutants Agrochemicals Plastic and Polymers Chemicals and Metallic Pollutants Biological Agents Acid Rain Industrial Pollution The major cause of soil..

Causes of Air Pollution

There are two main causes of air pollution : human activities and natural phenomena. (a) Human Activities. Man has been polluting the air ever since he started using fire. Industrialization and invention of automobiles have speeded up the pollution of air. Overpopulation, deforestation, nucl..

Causes of Air Pollution

There are two main causes of air pollution: 1. human activities and 2. natural phenomena. (a) Human Activities Man has been polluting the air ever since he started using fire. Industrialisation and invention of automobiles have speeded up the pollution of air. Overpopulation, deforestation, h..

Some of the main causes of pollution are

1. IndustrialisationToxic wastes from the industries discharged in water bodies and in air. 2. Agricultural chemicals Excessive use of fertilizers, insecticides, pesticides, etc. 3. Faster modes of transportation (vehicles, aeroplanes, jets, etc.) Exhaust fumes. 4. Radioactive substances produced from nuclear plants, weapo..

nuclear waste pollution

Rise in temperature of air and water due to waste heat from various sources such as thermal power plants, nuclear power plants, industries and automobiles causing undesirable changes in the natural environment is called thermal pollution...

pollution and pollutants

One of the greatest problems, the human beings facing today is pollution. Pollution literally means fouling the natural habitats and environment of the living beings. Pollution can be defined as the addition of unwanted harmful constituents to water, air and land or removal, of wanted, useful constit..

causes of pollution

Before we study control of pollution it is essential to know the causes of pollution. Following are the main causes of pollution : 1. Sewage : The household sewage usually is taken to and fall in rivers, large tanks and lakes. Urine has urea which produces ammonia by hydrolysis. It is..

Man-made Causes of Air Pollution

. Cement dust and asbestos dust remain as suspended dust particles in the air, thereby causing air pollution. Thermal power plants pollute the atmospheric air by emitting sulphur dioxide and fly ash. Nuclear power plants release radioactive rays, thus polluting the atmosphere. Use of fertilisers an..

pollutants

Meaning. Pollutants are the materials or energies which make the environment foul. They may also be defined as the substances or energies present in the environment in harmful concentrations. They are often the residues of the materials we make, use or throw away. For example, smoke from fire, industries and automobiles ; sewage (waste..

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