Chapter 10: Pollution Flashcards
1
Q
What is pollution?
A
It involves the release of substances or forms of energy into the environment that could cause harm, especially to living organisms
2
Q
What are the causes of pollution?
A
Usually human activities however there are some natural processes that have the same effects
3
Q
Examples of natural processes that cause pollution
A
- oil leaks from natural oilfields
- smoke from forest fires
- volcanic eruptions that release acidic gases and dust
