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Earth and Human Activity: Earth’s Water Systems
Water Pollution
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Water Pollution
Water pollution occurs when harmful materials like chemicals, waste, or plastics enter rivers, lakes, oceans, or underground water, making it unsafe for people, animals, and the environment. This pollution can come from factories, farms, landfills, and everyday activities. Water ...
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Surface water pollution occurs when harmful materials enter rivers, lakes, or oceans.
This pollution may come from a single source, such as a factory pipe, or from multiple sources simultaneously.
In developed countries, the three primary sources are agriculture, industry, and communities.
Agriculture is a major contributor. Fa...
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