Question

Which of the following is not a source of air pollution?

• A. Power plant
• B. Fertilizers
• C. Chemical factories
• D. Volcanoes

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Fertilizers

Fertilizer is not a source of air pollution. It causes water and soil pollution.

The sources of air pollution are:

i. Coal based power generation plants - Releases smoke and particulate matter which causes pollution.

ii. Chemical factories - Releases harmful chemicals in the form of smoke affecting the atmosphere.

iii. Volcanoes - Due to volcanic eruptions, large amounts of smoke, dust and various poisonous gases are released into the air causing pollution.