Pollution: Sources and Impacts
Examine the various forms of human-induced pollution (air, water, soil) and their environmental consequences.
Key Questions
- Analyze the impact of industrialization on atmospheric composition and air quality.
- Differentiate between point and non-point sources of water pollution.
- Explain how plastic pollution affects marine ecosystems.
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