What are the different types of pollution in Asia?

Answer 1

Air Pollution - is the contamination of air by smoke and harmful gases, mainly oxides of carbon, sulfur, and nitrogen.

Some examples of air pollution include:

· Exhaust fumes from vehicles

· The burning of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil or gas

· Harmful off-gasing from things such as paint, plastic production and so on

· Radiation spills or nuclear accidents

Land Pollution - is the degradation of the Earth's surface caused by a misuse of resources and improper disposal of waste.

Some examples of land pollution include:

· Litter found on the side of the road

· Illegal dumping in natural habitats

· Oil spills that happen inland

· The use of pesticides and other farming chemicals

· Damage and debris caused from unsustainable mining and logging practices

· Radiation spills or nuclear accidents

Water Pollution - is the contamination of any body of water.

Some examples of water pollution:

· Raw sewage running into lake or streams

· Industrial waste spills contaminating groundwater

· Radiation spills or nuclear accidents

· Illegal dumping of substances, or items in bodies of water

· Biological contamination, such as bacteria growth

Thermal pollution - is the increase of temperature caused by human activity.

· Warmer lake water from nearby manufacturing (using cool water to cool the plant and then pump it back into the lake)

· Included in thermal pollution should also be the increase in temperatures in areas with lots of concrete or vehicles, generally in cities