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    Pollution is defined as the introduction of contaminants into the environment, mostly caused by human actions, which can detrimentally impact living organisms. The document provides ways to prevent land pollution such as recycling, reusing items, using biodegradable and less packaged products, and not dumping oil on the ground. Some main sources of air pollution listed are automobile emissions, tobacco smoke, coal and oil combustion, acid rain, manufacturing, large ships, paint fumes, aerosol sprays, and wildfires.

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    Pollution is defined as the introduction of contaminants into the environment, mostly caused by human actions, which can detrimentally impact living organisms. The document provides ways to prevent land pollution such as recycling, reusing items, using biodegradable and less packaged products, and not dumping oil on the ground. Some main sources of air pollution listed are automobile emissions, tobacco smoke, coal and oil combustion, acid rain, manufacturing, large ships, paint fumes, aerosol sprays, and wildfires.

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    What Is Pollution

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    Pollution is defined as the introduction of contaminants into the environment, mostly caused by human actions, which can detrimentally impact living organisms. The document provides ways to prevent land pollution such as recycling, reusing items, using biodegradable and less packaged products, and not dumping oil on the ground. Some main sources of air pollution listed are automobile emissions, tobacco smoke, coal and oil combustion, acid rain, manufacturing, large ships, paint fumes, aerosol sprays, and wildfires.

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    What is pollution?

    Pollution is the introduction of a contaminant into the environment. It is created mostly by human actions, but can also be a result of natural disasters. Pollution has a detrimental effect on any living organism in an environment, making it virtually impossible to sustain life. How to Prevent Land Pollution The best way to prevent land pollution is to recycle. Here are a few other ways you can reduce land pollution: Reuse any items that you can Buy biodegradable products Store all liquid chemicals and waste in spill-proof containers Eat organic foods that are grown without pesticides Dont use pesticides Use a drip tray to collect engine oil Buy products that have little packaging Dont dump motor oil on the ground What are the sources of air pollution? Some of the main contributors to air pollution are: Automobile emissions Tobacco smoke Combustion of coal Acid rain Noise pollution from cars and construction Power plants Manufacturing buildings Large ships Paint fumes Aerosol sprays Wildfires Nuclear weapons

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