ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (I)

Basic Science JSS1 Third Term

WEEK ONE

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (I)

Performance Objectives

Students should be able to:

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (I)

Content

REFERENCE
Precious seed BASIC SCIENCE FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS BOOK

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (I)

Pollution occurs when pollutants contaminate the natural surroundings; which brings about changes that affect our normal lifestyles adversely. “Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into the environment that cause harm or discomfort to humans or other living organisms, or that damage the environment” which can come “in the form of chemical substances, or energy such as noise, heat or light”.

Types of pollution

• Water Pollution
• Air Pollution
• Soil Pollution

WATER POLLUTION

“Water Pollution” is the type of pollution that involves the contamination of various water bodies.…