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Definitions and classifications used in the study of air pollution are introduced. Component % organic mineral matter 45 organic matter 05 soil water 25 soil air 25. Seminar on air and water pollution aspects of bangladesh at ieb,bangladesh. Soil pollution types, effects, sources and control of soil. In addition to air pollution, this industry also causes impairment to the health of the workers, and is classified as a unit carrying on hazardous process. Also introduced are a brief history of air pollution. Air pollution reduces the economic value of crops and leads to expensive cleaning of cultural heritage. Environmental pollution usually occurs as a result of energy conversions and the use of resources which leaves their byproducts behind in water, soil or air. An introduction to air pollution definitions, classifications, and history. Air pollution is a type of environmental pollution that affects the air and is usually caused by smoke or other harmful gases, mainly oxides of carbon, sulphur and nitrogen in other words, air pollution is the contamination of air due to the presence or introduction of a substance which has a poisonous effect.
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