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---- are substances released into the environment that in excess amounts cause damage

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Pollutants.

Step-by-step explanation:

Pollutants is defined as that substances which are released into the environment that in excess amounts cause damage.

Pollutants van be air pollutants , water pollutants , soil pollutants ,noise pollutants ,

Air pollutants can be gases, smoke from burning of fossil fuels and vehicle etc.

Noise pollutants : Noise of crackers,loud music etc.

Soil pollutants :Polythene,plastic bags,fertilizers etc.

Water pollutants : Chemical put into river ,industrial waste put into canals or rivers etc.

All pollutants damage environment when they are released in excess amount into environment .

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Hello There!

"POLLUTANTS" are substances released into the environment that in excess amounts cause damage.

Some examples of natural pollutants are...

DUST

SEASALT

VOLCANIC GASSES AND ASH

FOREST FIRE SMOKE

POLLEN

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