Question

The introduction of particulates, biological molecules, or other harmful materials into Earth's atmosphere, causing diseases, allergies, death to humans, damage to other living organisms such as animals and food crops, or the natural or built environment is called ________.

• A. water pollution
• B. air pollution
• C. industrial pollution
• D. thermal pollution

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

air pollution

Air pollution occurs when harmful or excessive quantities of substances including gases (such as carbon dioxide, ammonia, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrous oxides, methane and chlorofluorocarbons), particulates (both organic and inorganic), and biological molecules are introduced into Earth's atmosphere.

Hence, the correct option is $\text{B}$