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Effects of Pollution

ICSE · Class 9 · Geography

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Topics in Effects of Pollution

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1. Environmental Pollution: Basic Idea

  • Environmental pollution is one of the most serious threats facing the world.
  • Air, water, and soil are life-supporting systems for living beings.
  • Polluted air can cause illness and can even be fatal.
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2. Effects of Air Pollution

  • The atmosphere is the blanket of air around the Earth and it supports life.
  • The atmosphere contains nitrogen, oxygen, argon, carbon dioxide, helium, methane, krypton, ammonia, and carbon monoxide, among other gases.
  • Air composition can be disturbed by natural calamities and human activities.
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3. Effects of Water Pollution

  • Water pollution may be defined as the presence of impurities in water.
  • Sources of water pollution include sewage and domestic waste, industrial effluents, fertilisers, and oil spills.
  • Water pollution affects health through micro-organisms, chemical toxicants, mosquito-borne diseases, and biological agents.
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4. Effects of Soil Pollution

  • Soil pollution by chemicals and organic materials creates health hazards for humans.
  • Chemical fertilisers can wash into waterways, lakes, and underground aquifers.
  • Chemical fertilisers poison water supplies and kill aquatic life.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Environmental pollution and its effects on human health and the environment

Air pollutionWater pollutionSoil pollutionNoise pollutionRadiationBhopal Gas TragedyChernobyl disasterBiogeochemical cycles

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What are the important topics in Effects of Pollution for ICSE Class 9 Geography?
Key topics in Effects of Pollution include Types of Pollution and Their Effects, Effects of Pollution - Chapter Overview, Types and Effects of Environmental Pollution. These are the concepts ICSE Class 9 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Effects of Pollution — ICSE Class 9 Geography?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 62 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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