Atmospheric pollution can affect the human health, plants, birds, animals and materials on earth. Air pollution is the reason for acid rain and smog. It is also one of the reason for green house effect and ozone layer depletion.
Effects on human health
- Air pollution is one of the reason for a number of diseases like Bronchitis, Asthma, Silicosis, Asbestosis etc.
- Lead emission from vehicles cause diseases for liver, kidney and abnormality in fertility and pregnancy.
- Smog causes eye irritation, nasal and throat irritation etc.
Effects on plants
- The pollutants in the air interfere with plant growth and photosynthesis.
- The various diseases found in plants are: Bleaching of leaves, Necrosis, Premature aging and Leaf abscission.
Effects on animals
- Air pollutants accumulate in the vegetations and subsequently reach into the animals as they eat it and causes various diseases.
Effects on materials
- Presence of sulphur dioxide (SO2) in the air cause corrosion of metal parts, degrade or disfigure the marble and other building materials.
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