Question

Distinguish between the following :
Quantitative Pollutants and Qualitative Pollutants.

Answer 1

Quantitative Pollutants :

1. The excess of CO₂, Nitrogen oxide, etc. pollutes the atmosphere.
2. These create an unhealthy atmosphere due to the scarcity of oxygen.

Qualitative Pollutants :

1. Use of pesticides, chemical fertilizers pollute the composition of the atmosphere.
2. These result in various diseases, e.g. skin cancer asthma, etc.