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1. Cars and human activities can cause damage to the Earth’s atmosphere

2. What is pollution?

3. Watch out for the temperature

4. Take care of our rivers? lakes and seas

5. You can help our environment

6. Let the plants grow

7. Noise is not harmless

8. The earth is our home



A. In the world we live, pollution is a side-effect of quick industrial development. The world pollution comes from the Latin word “Pollutionem” which means “to make dirty”. It refers to the substances that contaminate nature and make our environment not suitable for living organisms. These substances have different effects an different things. In simple words pollution disturbs the natural system and the balance of the environment.



B. Air pollution is the most common and dangerous type of pollution. It results in the contamination of the atmosphere which changes the natural composition of the air. Breathing in such air with poisonous gases can be harmful to people, animals and plants. The main activities which lead to atmospheric air pollution include using motor vehicles, industrial processes, automobile manufacturing, construction of roadways, disposal of waste, forest fires and other activities.



C. Over two-thirds of the Earth’s surface is covered with water; less than a third is taken up by land. Because of the fact that the planet’s population continues to grow, people put additional pressure on the planet’s water resources. It means that our rivers, lakes, seas and oceans are being more and more affected by human activity. The main sources of water pollution are sewage systems, chemical and radioactive waste, oil and plastics.



D. When we talk about noise pollution, we mean any loud unpleasant noise that is harmful or cause discomfort to humans or animals. Loud sounds can harm our ears, affect sleep, communication and lead to psychological and physiological problems. A lot of people suffer from stress, heart attacks, headaches linked to loud noise. In addition, loud noise can be one of the reasons for the delay in a child’s intellectual development. Noise pollution is very harmful to animals and the environment. Noise pollution can come from traffic, airports, railroads, manufacturing plants or loud music.



E. Thermal pollution is the changes in the water temperature of lakes, rivers, seas and oceans. Thermal pollution may take place when plants and factories dump hot water into nearby streams, rivers or lakes. Deforestation can be another reason for thermal pollution. When trees and bushes are removed from the banks of the rivers and lakes, their water gets more sun and the water temperature may rise. Such changes may affect water plants, fish and amphibians. Thermal pollution is also caused by the release of heat energy. The type of pollution comes from power plants, steel industries and nuclear power plants.



F. The little things that we do every day can make a big difference to our environment. Never wash small loads of clothes in our washing machine. Use only biodegradable washing powder. Do not open the door of your refrigerator too often and never leave it open. In this case your refrigerator will use a lot more energy. Turn off the lights when you leave the room and use smaller bulbs for room lighting. Recycle everything you can and dispose properly of all containers that held dangerous chemical.



G. Soil or land pollution, is the contamination of the soil that stops natural growth and misbalances the land. Some soil pollution, such as the creation of landfills, is purposeful, while much more is accidental. A lot of factors cause soil pollution. It can be construction sites, different manufacturing plants, all kinds of accidental spills and even farming. Soil pollution can lead to water pollution if chemicals get into rivers or lakes. It can cause air pollution as well.