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Pollution is anything that makes our environment dirty or unhealthy. It can come from different sources, such as factories, cars, and even our own homes. Pollution can harm plants, animals, and even people.
There are many different types of pollution, including:
Pollution is a serious problem that can have a big impact on our environment and our health. We can all help to reduce pollution by making small changes in our everyday lives, such as recycling, using less energy, and driving less.
Air pollution is a major problem in many cities.
Noun: the presence of harmful or excessive quantities of substances in the environment, causing damage to the health of humans, animals, and plants.
Verb: to make something polluted.
The word "pollution" comes from the Latin word "pollutio", which means "defilement". The word "pollutio" is made up of the words "polluere", which means "to pollute", and "-tio", which means "action".
The first recorded use of the word "pollution" in English was in the mid-14th century.
What types of pollution are there?