Question

Distinguish between each of the following :

Quantitative Pollutants and Qualitative Pollutants.

Answer 1

Quantitative Pollutants :

1. The excess of CO2, Nitrogen oxide etc. pollute the atmosphere.

2. These create unhealthy atmosphere due to the scarcity of oxygen.

Qualitative Pollutants :

1. Use of pesticides, chemical fertilizers pollute the composition of atmosphere.

2. These result in various ****, e.g. skin ** asthma etc.