ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (II) : LSUS
Basic Science JSS1 Third Term
WEEK TWO
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (II)
Performance Objectives
Students should be able to:
EFFECTS OF POLLUTION
Content
REFERENCE
Precious seed BASIC SCIENCE FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS BOOK
EFFECTS OF POLLUTION
- Environment Degradation: Environment is the first casualty for increase in pollution weather in air or water. The increase in the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere leads to smog which can restrict sunlight from reaching the earth. Thus, preventing plants in the process of photosynthesis. Gases like Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide can cause acid rain. Water pollution in terms of Oil spill may lead to death of several wildlife species.
- Human Health: The decrease in quality of air leads to several respiratory problems including asthma or lung cancer. Chest pain, congestion, throat inflammation, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease are some of diseases .... View More
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