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Question
Distinguish between the following :
Quantitative Pollutants and Qualitative Pollutants.
Solution
Quantitative Pollutants :
- The excess of CO2, Nitrogen oxide, etc. pollutes the atmosphere.
- These create an unhealthy atmosphere due to the scarcity of oxygen.
Qualitative Pollutants :
- Use of pesticides, chemical fertilizers pollute the composition of the atmosphere.
- These result in various diseases, e.g. skin cancer asthma, etc.
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