Question

I am the type of pollution caused by burning of fossil fuels like petrol or coal and the smoke of burning garbage. I float around and cause breathing problems. I am __________ pollution.

• A. Land (soil) pollution
• B. Noise pollution
• C. Air pollution
• D. Water pollution

Answer 1

The correct option is C Air pollution

Air pollution:
Air pollution is caused by the burning of fossil fuels (e.g. oil, petrol, coal and natural gas).

• These fossil fuels are used in factories (industries), power plants and motor vehicles. Burning these fossil fuels release toxic gases and fine particles (such as ash and soot) into the air causing air pollution.
• Air pollution is also caused by burning solid waste (especially some plastics), gases or chemicals released from factories and fumes from aerosols (like deodorant spray cans) or paints.