Question

Impact of industrialisation on the eco-system:

Options

• Overutilisation of natural resources

• Accumulation of wastes

• Air pollution

• All of these

Answer 1

All of these

Explanation:

Industrialisation impacts the ecosystem in multiple ways including:

• Overutilisation of natural resources to meet industrial demands.
• Accumulation of various types of industrial wastes like acids, metallic compounds, and oils which pollute soil and water.
• Air pollution caused by emissions from industries using coal, petroleum, and chemical processes. Thus, industrial activities lead to overuse of resources, waste accumulation, and air pollution, collectively harming the ecosystem.