WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Select ALL the environmental effects of factories?
A
Depletion of natural resources
B
Increase in pollution
C
People became robots
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An increased risk of heart disease, wheezing, coughing, and respiratory problems and skin, nose, and throat irritation can be caused by high levels of air pollution. Air Pollution affects human health in different ways, Air pollution may also cause heart attacks, asthma, and other respiratory complications.

Detailed explanation-2: -Factories negatively impact the environment through air pollutant emissions, toxic waste disposal and water contamination. Besides, they’re also the major offenders when it comes to greenhouse gas contributions. Factories alone are responsible for nearly two-thirds of the emissions to blame for global climate change.

Detailed explanation-3: -Industrial Pollution affects the health of people living near the industries. The release of waste chemicals in the rivers is a major cause of water pollution and it causes the death of aquatic living organisms. Solid wastes such as pieces of metals are dumped into the soil so are responsible for soil pollution.

Detailed explanation-4: -Air pollution Factories contaminate the air by blowing chemical vapors and smoke out through vents and smokestacks, and by burning waste in open dumps or incinerators. Exhaust from generators, diesel trucks, and buses also fill the air with dangerous gases.

Detailed explanation-5: -Water Pollution. The effects of industrial pollution are far-reaching and liable to affect the ecosystem for many years to come. Soil Pollution. Air Pollution. Wildlife Extinction. Global Warming. Biodiversity Loss. Atmospheric Deposition.

Detailed explanation-6: -Global Warming. As we touched on earlier, a huge portion of climate change or global warming can be attributed to our reliance on industrial activities over the years. Air Pollution. Water Pollution. Soil Pollution. Our Own Health. The Destruction of Wildlife.

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