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Its depends what you are throwing on the ground.

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Is pollution the same thing as littering?

Pollution and littering are related but not the same. Pollution refers to the presence of harmful substances in the environment, often caused by various activities beyond just littering. Littering is a form of pollution that involves improperly disposing of waste, which contributes to environmental pollution.


What types of pollution?

The main types of pollution are air pollution (from vehicles, factories, and wildfires), water pollution (from sewage, industrial waste, and plastics), and land pollution (from littering and dumping waste). Other types include noise pollution, light pollution, and thermal pollution.


How does littering cause water pollution?

Littering can lead to water pollution when items like plastic bottles and bags are carried by wind or rain into water bodies. These littered items can break down into microplastics, harming aquatic life and contaminating water sources. Additionally, chemicals from litter like cigarette butts or oil can leach into water, further polluting it.


Is there pollution in the streets?

Yes there is lots of pollution in the streets. This is due to cars and trucks. Apart from this polluted smoke and waste from industries affect the cities as well. However; US and Europe have strict pollution rules and adapt best practices to avoid pollution expanding.


Is littering a good thing?

No, littering is not a good thing. It harms the environment, endangers wildlife, and can lead to pollution of waterways and ecosystems. Proper disposal of waste is important for maintaining a clean and healthy environment.