Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8SciencePollution5 Marks
Question
Describe the effects of air pollution on the environment.
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Answer
Air pollution can cause the following serious effects on the environment:
1. Deforestation and fuel consumption bring about rise in $CO _2$ concentration.
2. Excess $CO _2$ in air causes rise in atmospheric temperature of the earth.
3. The increased temperature is called global warming.
4. The global warming results into melting of glaciers, subsequently causing rise in the sea level.
5. There is a change in the climate and pattern of rainfall. This may indirectly affect the agricultural production.
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