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Pollution
is the introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adve
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Air pollution | the release of chemicals and particulates into the atmosphere. |
| Noise pollution | which encompasses roadway noise, aircraft noise, industrial noise as well as high-intensity sonar. |
| Plastic pollution: | involves the accumulation of plastic products in the environment that adversely affects wildlife, wildlife habitat, or humans. |
| Water pollution | the discharge of wastewater from commercial and industrial waste (intentionally or through spills) into surface waters |