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Texto da Questão:
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The environment
In our modern world, there are many factors that place the wellbeing of the planet in jeopardy. While some people have
the opinion that environmental problems are just a natural occurrence, others believe that human beings have a huge impact
on the environment. Regardless of your viewpoint, take into consideration the following factors that place our environment as
well as the planet Earth in danger.
Global warming or climate change is a major contributing factor to environmental damage. Because of global warming, we
have seen an increase in melting ice caps, a rise in sea levels, and the formation of new weather patterns. These weather
patterns have caused stronger storms, droughts, and flooding in places that they formerly did not occur.
Air pollution is primarily caused as a result of excessive and unregulated emissions of carbon dioxide into the air. Pollutants
mostly emerge from the burning of fossil fuels in addition to chemicals, toxic substances, and improper waste disposal. Air
pollutants are absorbed into the atmosphere, and they can cause smog, a combination of smoke and fog, in valleys as well as
produce acidic precipitation in areas far away from the pollution source.
In many areas, people and local governments do not sustainably use their natural resources. Mining for natural gases,
deforestation, and even improper use of water resources can have tremendous effects on the environment.
Ultimately, the effects of the modern world on the environment can lead to many problems. Human beings need to
consider the repercussions of their actions, trying to reduce, reuse, and recycle materials while establishing environmentally
sustainable habits. If measures are not taken to protect the environment, we can potentially witness the extinction of more
endangered species, worldwide pollution, and a completely uninhabitable planet.
(Available in: www.lingua.com/English/environment. March, 2025.)
According to the text, air pollution is caused primarily as a result of excessive and unregulated emissions of carbon dioxide
into the air. Based on this information in the text, what can air pollutants cause/produce?
