How do industries pollute the environment?

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Industrial pollution degrades the environment in the following ways:
(i) Air is polluted by the gases.
(ii) Dust, fume, mist, spray and smoke contain particles.
(iii) Industrial effluents pollute rivers.
(iv) Paper pulp, textiles, chemicals, etc. industries pollute land and soil due to toxic materials.

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How do industries pollute the environment?

Industrial pollution degrades the environment in the following ways:(i) Air is polluted by the gases.(ii) Dust, fume, mist, spray and smoke contain particles.(iii) Industrial effluents pollute rivers.(iv) Paper pulp, textiles, chemicals, etc. industries pollute land and soil due to toxic materials.