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Question
Answer the following question in about 30 words.
What is the difference between pollution and pollutants?
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Basis | Pollution | Pollutant |
| Definition | It is the process or condition in which the environment becomes contaminated, making it unsafe for living organisms. | It is the actual substance, chemical, or agent that is introduced into the environment to cause harm. |
| Nature | Pollution represents the overall degradation or state of environmental quality. | Pollutants are the physical materials or factors (e.g., gases, plastics, sewage, noise). |
| Cause & Effect | Pollution is the final effect resulting from the accumulation of harmful substances. | Pollutants are the direct cause or trigger behind environmental damage. |
| Examples | Air pollution, Water pollution, and Soil pollution. | Plastic waste, Carbon Monoxide, Lead, and untreated industrial chemicals. |
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