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You can use both interchangeably but the effect of contamination by a specific chemical or biological matter is called pollution.

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Definition of pollution?

Water pollution is the presence of any material in the water that is harmful to plants or animals, or affects its taste and odor, or detracts from any use that can be made of it.Yeah=] Das really Da Answer =] ILY


What is the difference between pollution and waste?

the difference between pollution and waste is waste that is of no use to any one and pollution is that is because of we durting that particular spot where the pollution is done


Define water pollution?

addition of foreign substances (pollutans) in the waterWater pollution is the contamination of water bodies such as lakes, rivers, oceans, and groundwater caused by human activities, which can be harmful to organisms and plants which live in these water bodies


Is air pollution and water pollution linked in any way?

yes


How does pollution effect drinking water?

if you pollute water then you won't have any water to drink because it is polluted and if you drink it, it will kill you. That is how pollution effects drinking water.


Why is the water so clear in the Bahamas?

Because there is barely any pollution. The Gulf of Mexico is an example of a pollution infested body of water.


Any slogans related to water pollution?

save water! save life!


What is any substance that causes water pollution?

Any type of chemical that is alien to a water environment in which it is introduced and produces harm to animal life,is a type of pollution. For example, Oil.


Any substance that causes water pollution is called?

pollutant


What animals does water pollution affect?

Water pollution mostly affects animals that live in the water and any other animal because they all drink water and the water is polluted. hope i helped :)


What you need to know about water pollution?

water pollution is one threat that can be stopped. water pollution can kill almost 10000 a year.water pollution kills 600000 fish a century. Water covers over 70% of the Earth's surface and is a very important resource for people and the environment. Water pollution affects drinking water, rivers, lakes and oceans all over the world. This consequently harms human health and the natural environment. Here you can find out more about water pollution and what you can do to prevent it.Water pollution is any chemical, physical or biological change in the quality of water that has a harmful effect on any living thing that drinks or uses or lives (in) it. When humans drink polluted water it often has serious effects on their health. Water pollution can also make water unsuited for the desired use. Read more: lenntech.com/water-pollution-faq.htm#ixzz1IQvmBbh6


What does water pollution do to your environment?

Water pollution can kill crops, cause disease, dehydration, kill animals, and destroy the eco system. Note: If any one knows anymore effects of water pollution fell free to Improve this answer.