Geography [1 Mark Question Answer]

Nuclear radiations survive for a long period upto hundred years resulting in widespread effects to pollute the natural environment.

Damage is caused to the offsprings and organs of the body. Several diseases are caused e.g., breast cancer, thyroid cancer, lung cancer, brain cancer, and defective eyesight.

Phosphates and Nitrates from fertilizers, industrial effluents.
E.g. Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium, Lead, etc. Gastrointestinal problems, typhoid, etc.

Sea water polluted with oil leakage causes oil spills which contaminate sea water and lead to the death of marine organisms.

Polluted grass is eaten by the animals cause arsenic poisoning. Lead poisoning results in bronchitis and lack of appetite in pet animals.

It causes irritation in eyes, nose, throat, asthma, etc, headache, slurring of speech, lung cancer, damage to nerves, brain fiver, and kidneys.