Pollution - Preventive Measures — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 9 · Geography
Summary of Pollution - Preventive Measures for ICSE Class 9 Geography. Part of the ICSE Class 9 Geography syllabus.
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Overview
Pollution is the contamination of air, soil or water by the discharge of harmful substances. Pollution prevention means reducing or eliminating pollution at the source. This is done by using raw materials, water, energy and other resources more efficiently, replacing harmful substances with less har
Key Concepts
Pollution is the contamination of air
Pollution is the contamination of air, soil or water by harmful substances. It affects the environment and living beings.
Pollution prevention is the reduction
Pollution prevention is the reduction or elimination of pollution at the source. It depends on efficient use of resources, substitution of less harmfu
Carpooling is the sharing of car
Carpooling is the sharing of car journeys so that more than one person travels in one car. It reduces each person's costs, tolls and driving stress, a
Public transport includes trains
Public transport includes trains, trams and buses. It provides an alternative to private vehicles and helps reduce traffic congestion and air pollutio
Smoking bans in public places protect
Smoking bans in public places protect people from passive smoking. Passive smoking increases the risk of heart disease, cancer and emphysema.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the meaning of pollution and pollution prevention
- Identify major preventive measures such as carpooling, public transport and no smoking zones
- Explain how reducing fossil fuel use helps control pollution and global warming
- Describe the role of energy conservation and renewable energy in pollution control
- Understand the importance of NEERI in monitoring ambient air quality
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