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What is a pollutant? - Geography

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What is a pollutant?

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Solution 1

Toxic and otherwise harmful substances which have an undesirable impact on different components of the environment and life forms are known as pollutants.

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Solution 2

A pollutant is a substance released into the biosphere in large quantities that negatively affects the normal functioning of ecosystems. Pollutants are substances that contaminate air, water, or soil, causing adverse effects on plants, animals, and humans. They disrupt the balance of the environment, potentially harming living organisms and natural resources.

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Chapter 8: Atmospheric Pollution - Exercise 8 (D) [Page 137]

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Selina Concise Chemistry [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 8 Atmospheric Pollution
Exercise 8 (D) | Q 1 | Page 137
Morning Star Total Geography [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 16 Pollution
EXERCISES | Q III. 1. ii. | Page 150
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