Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Pollution

Here, you will learn some English words related to Pollution that are necessary for the Basic Academic IELTS exam.

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noise pollution [noun]

any unwanted or excessive sound that may cause harm or disturbance to human or animal life

Ex: The government introduced new laws to reduce noise pollution .

light pollution [noun]

the unwanted and excessive artificial light that brightens the night sky, causing problems for stargazing, wildlife, and sleep

Ex: Using shielded outdoor bulbs can reduce light pollution in your neighborhood .

air pollution [noun]

toxic and harmful substances in the air that can cause illnesses

Ex: Wearing a face mask offered some protection from inhaling harmful particles caused by air pollution .

water pollution [noun]

the poisoning of bodies of water caused by harmful materials

Ex: The river ’s water pollution levels have risen due to illegal dumping .

industrial waste [noun]

the stuff left over from factories and businesses that can harm the environment if not handled properly

Ex: The company was fined for dumping industrial waste illegally into the ocean .

ozone [noun]

a type of gas present in the sky that protects the life on earth from the harmful rays of the sun

Ex: Scientists monitor ozone levels to track environmental recovery .

garbage [noun]

things such as household materials that have no use anymore

Ex: I need to take the garbage out before it starts to smell .

trash [noun]

worthless, unwanted, and unneeded things that people throw away

Ex: He sorted the recyclables from the regular trash .

waste [noun]

materials that have no use and are unwanted

Ex:

e-waste [noun]

electronic devices that are no longer functional, useful, or wanted

Ex: They donated their old laptops instead of adding to the e-waste pile .

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
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