Question

Mention any two adverse impacts of industrialisation on the ecosystem.

Answer 1

Two major adverse impacts of industrialisation on the ecosystem are:

1. Environmental Pollution: Industrial units release toxic chemical effluents into rivers and lakes, dump solid hazardous waste on land, and emit harmful gases (such as carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide) into the atmosphere, resulting in severe water, soil, and air pollution.
2. Depletion of Natural Resources: Rapid industrial growth necessitates vast amounts of raw materials, resulting in overexploitation of nonrenewable resources, large-scale deforestation to build industries, and the destruction of natural wildlife habitats.