In which different ways do our surroundings get polluted ? - Vidyadip

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In which different ways do our surroundings get polluted ?

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Air pollution is caused due to emissions from industries, vehicles, burning of fossil fuels, construction, mining and agriculture.
Water pollution is caused by domestic sewage and industrial waste water released into the water bodies.
Soil pollution is caused due to industrial wastes, domestic waste, chemical fertilizers, biomedical waste and pesticides.
Noise pollution is caused by machines, vehicular traffic, loudspeakers and household appliances.

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