Question

Define pollutants.

Answer 1

Pollutants:

1. It is defined as the physical, chemical, and biological substances that cause pollution in the air, water, and soil.
2. Pollution is the undesirable changes in the environment that affects all the factors and living organisms.
3. These include both biodegradable and non-biodegradable pollutants.
4. While some pollutants impact the climate, some have adverse impacts on health, and some do both.

Examples: oxides of sulfur and nitrogen, DDT, and suspended particulate matter.