Pollution

Atmospheric Pollution

Caused by combustion, exhaust fumes, livestock, waste dumps

Effects:

• smoke, which damages air quality
• carbon dioxide and Methane, which cause climate change
• sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide, which mix with rainwater to form acid rain
• carbon monoxide, which is poisonous to humans and animals

Water Pollution

Caused by deposition of substances into seas, lakes, rivers

Effects:

• sewage and oil, which destroy habitats and kill animals
• fertilisers and pesticides, which damage ecosystems