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Environmental pollution is a term that refers to all the ways by which man pollutes his surroundings. Man dirties the air with gases and smoke, poisons the water with chemicals and other substances, and damages the soil with too many fertilizers and pesticides. Man also pollutes his surroundings in various other ways. Besides, people ruin natural beauty by junk and litter on the land and in the water. They operate machines and motor vehicles that fill the air with disturbing noise.
Environmental pollution is one of the most serious problems facing mankind today. Air, water, and soil are necessary to the survival of all living things. Badly polluted air can cause illness and even death. Polluted water kills fish and other marine life. Pollution of soil reduces the amount of land that is available for growing food. Environmental pollution also brings ugliness to man’s naturally beautiful world.
Questions :
1. What does the term ‘environmental pollution’ refer to ?
2. How does man damage the soil ?
3. To what are air, water, and soil necessary ?
4. What is one consequence of water pollution ?