Anything that deteriorates the natural quality of the environment is called a _____ .

pollution

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pollutant

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waste

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smoke

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Solution

The correct option is B pollutant
Pollutants are substances that cause pollution. It can be anything that is added to the air, water, soil etc., leading to the deterioration of the quality of the environment.

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