Academic English Mauricio Mora Types of Contamination

Air Contamination
It is that which occurs as a result of the emission of toxic substances. Main pollutants: Carbon monoxide CO) Carbon Dioxide (CO2) lead Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

Solutions
Avoid

driving at high speed Do not overfill the fuel tank

Water Contamination
Is a change caused by humans, making it unfit or unsafe for human consumption, industry, agriculture and recreation and for wildlife. Main pollutants: Garbage Waste Chemical factories Industries

Solutions
Not

throw garbage into rivers Pick up trash from the pipes

Land Contamination
The soil contamination occurs with the presence of chemicals or alterations to the natural soil environment. Main pollutants: Chemicals Pesticide application

Solutions
Floor

cleaning No littering

Noise Contamination
This is excess sound is disrupting normal ambient conditions in a particular area. Main pollutants: Transport Construction Industries

Solutions
Custom

Hearing Protection Absorbent materials Noise barriers