Geography [1 Mark Question Answer]

Weight loss, reduced milk production, pre mature death etc.

Lead, mercury, arsenic and fluorides.

(i) Soil fertility gets reduced due to increased toxicity in soil.
(ii) Microorganisms enter the food chain or water and are consequently reach the humans

Biomagnification

Minamata disease

The introduction of nutrients and chemicals through discharge of domestic sewage, agricultural fields, industrial sectors etc.

Typhoid, jaundice, dysentery etc.

Asthma, Irritation of respiratory diminished lung function.

Untreated water released from tanneries, industries, power plants and also religious activities.

Methane

Smog

Nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide, methane, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide etc.

Pollution

Waste

Land degeneration, pollution of air, water and land.