Question

Environmental pollution is a recent problem. Do you agree with this? Give reasons.

Answer 1

Yes, I agree that environmental pollution is a recent problem.

1. In the past, pollution was mainly caused by natural sources and was limited in extent.
2. Rapid industrialisation and urbanisation have greatly increased pollution.
3. The increased use of automobiles, industries, fossil fuels and chemicals has added large amounts of pollutants to the environment.
4. Population growth and excessive use of natural resources have further increased pollution.
5. Therefore, environmental pollution has become a serious and widespread problem in modern times.