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JSS1 Basic Science

Environmental Pollution

Overview

Define air, soil and water pollution Identify various pollutants and their effects List various causes of pollution Mention ways of reducing the risk of pollution Describe pollution control

What you'll learn
  • Definition of air, soil and water pollution
  • Causes of air, soil and water pollution e.g. domestic/industrial l waste
  • - fertilizer/ insecticide
  • - agricultural
  • - chemical
  • - non- biodegradable
  • - oil spillage
  • Consequences of pollution such as
  • -respiratory tract infection
  • -water- borne diseases
  • -destruction of soil organisms and poor plant yield Control measures