Non-material pollution refers to the presence of excess energy in the environment, such as heat (thermal), noise, or light, rather than the presence of physical substances or chemicals, which characterize material pollution like air, water, and soil pollution.
Which among the following types is a non- material pollution?
Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2020 · Topic: Pollution (Air Pollution: Types, sources, primary & secondary pollutants, smog, acid rain, effects, control technologies & policies.)
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