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Justify dust as a pollutant.


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Dust:

  1. A collection of tiny material particles make up dust.
  2. Dust is visible and visibly heavy enough to be transported by the wind.
  3. Pollen, germs, smoke, ash, sea salt crystals, and tiny pieces of rock or dirt, including sand, can all be found in dust.
  4. A material that is present in concentrations that could be harmful to creatures (including people, plants, and animals) or go above environmental quality standards is referred to as a pollutant.
  5. The word is frequently used as a synonym for contamination.
  6. Dust is harmful because: Suspended particles make up dust.
  7. Dust inhalation can lead to a variety of unpleasant symptoms, such as allergic bronchitis, colds, and coughs.
  8. It lessens the light intensity.
  9. Dust particles can obstruct stomata and reduce gas exchange in plants when they settle over leaves.
  10. Eye discomfort results from it.

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