Types of pollution Match the types of pollution to the correct examples of each.
1. thermal; 2. radioactive; 3. light; 4. soil; 5. water; 6. noise; 7. land; 8. air.
a. An airport close to houses is a source of high levels of sound
b. An oil slick kills and damages marine life. c. A nuclear power station leaks harmful waste.
d. Dangerous chemicals get into the ground used to grow crops.
e. Hot water from a factory changes the temperature of a river.
f. Neon signs and office lights in a city create a sky glow.
g. Plastic is burnt by people and releases toxic fumes.
h. Rubbish is left at a large dump.​