How does pollution affect the natural recycling of materials in an ecosystem?

Answer 1

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Pollution:

air pollution

water pollution

land pollution

noise pollution

Effect:

EFFECTS ON MAN

Air pollution can cause breathing problems and eye, throat and skin irritation. When solid waste is not properly treated and disposed of, it can become a breeding for pests and disease can spread.

EFFECTS ON PLANTS

Leaves find it difficult to manufacture food in polluted air. When trees begin to lose their leaves, they may eventually die. When there is too much chemical content in the water absorbed by the roots, it can also affect plant life.

EFFECTS ON ANIMALS

Oil spills in the seas and oceans result in birds and animals (e.g. penguins and seals) being coated in oil. This makes it difficult for them to float and keep warm and they may eventually die. Solid waste in the water encourages the growth of algae which depletes water of oxygen and kills marine life.

EFFECTS ON BUILDINGS

Air pollution discolours and corrodes buildings and statues, e.g. the Louvre Museum in France, historical buildings in London and the Taj Mahal in India are all covered with a layer of pollutants.