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BIOMES AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
1. Biomes and Environmental Pollution
A biome is a large geographical region characterized by a specific climate, vegetation, and animal life. Examples include forests, deserts, grasslands, tundra, and aquatic ecosystems. Environmental pollution refers to undesirable changes in the physical, chemical, or biological characteristics of air, water, or land. Pollution negatively affects living organisms, ecosystems, and natural resources. Human activities such as industrialization, urbanization, agriculture, and waste disposal are major causes of pollution. Biomes are highly sensitive to environmental degradation, which can reduce biodiversity and ecosystem services. Understanding biomes and pollution is essential for envi
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