Which of the following is considered as cause of pollution:
Correct answer: D. All of the above
- A. Rapid increase in population
- B. Industrialization
- C. Transportation
- D. All of the above
Explanation
Rapid increase in population leads to increase in need of basic resources like food and shelter leading to burning of more fossil fuels, deforestation etc which cause pollution.Harmful chemicals produced from industry and transportation are a leading cause of pollution.
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