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Question
Explain different types of air pollution.
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Solution
Types of Air pollution:
- Indoor Air Pollution:
It refers to toxic contaminants that we encounter in our daily lives in our homes, schools, and workplaces. For example, cooking and heating with solid fuels on open fires or traditional stoves results in high levels of indoor air pollution. - Outdoor Air Pollution:
It refers to ambient air. The common sources of outdoor air pollution are caused by combustion processes from motor vehicles, solid fuel burning, and industry.
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