________ is the concentration of foreign matter in the air which adversely affects the well-being of human beings, animals, plants and their environment.

Air pollution

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Water pollution

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Solution

The correct option is A Air pollution
The excessive concentration of foreign matter in the air that adversely affects the well-being of humans , animals , plants and their atmosphere is air pollution. Air pollution is caused by numerous factories , power plants, adding chemicals, carbon monoxide , sulphur dioxide, hydrogen sulphide.
The correct answer is A .

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