What is the effect of the following pollutants on living beings (one in each case).

(a) Fluorides

(b) Smoke particles

(c) Lead

(d) Mercury compounds

(e) Smog

(f) Nitrogen oxide

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Effect of Pollutant on living beings:

Fluorides: Effects teeth and bones.

Smoke Particles: Cause asthma and lung diseases.

Lead: Damages the nervous and digestive systems and can cause cancer .

Mercury compounds: They cause disease like Minamata commonly found in fishermen.

Smog: It reduces visibility and induces respiratory troubles.

Nitrogen Oxide: Causes death of many plants.

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What is the effect of the following pollutants on living beings (one in each case). (a) Fluorides (b) Smoke particles (c) Lead (d) Mercury compounds (e) Smog (f) Nitrogen oxide

What is the effect of the following pollutants on living beings (one in each case).

(a) Fluorides

(b) Smoke particles

(c) Lead

(d) Mercury compounds

(e) Smog

(f) Nitrogen oxide