Basic Science JSS1 First Term

Week 9

Environmental pollution 3

Performance objectives:

1. Consequences/Effects of Pollution

Content

Consequences of pollution

Consequences Of Water

1. There will be an outbreak of water-borne diseases e.g. typhoid fever, dysentery.

2. There will be a shortage of water for domestic and industrial use.

3. Shortage of farm products.

Sources of Air pollution

1. Automobiles
2. Power stations
3. Industries
4. Burning of wood and vegetation for agricultural purposes
5. The decay of dead plants and animals.

Consequences & Control Measures of Air Pollution

1. Carbon monoxide: In low concentration dizziness, headache, nausea, and tiredness are caused. If inhaled for a long period even in low concentration, causes brain damage, at a higher concentration, it can cause unconsciousness and eventually death. It…