CBSE Class 5 Social Studies – The Environment and Pollution

Chapter Overview

This chapter explains the components of the environment, the different types of pollution, their causes, effects, and ways to reduce pollution. It highlights the role of individuals in protecting the environment.

Important Keywords

• Environment: The natural world around us, including air, water, and land.
• Pollution: The contamination of air, water, or land, making it harmful.
• Air Pollution: Harmful substances in the air due to smoke, gases, and dust.
• Water Pollution: Contamination of water bodies due to waste, chemicals, and plastics.
• Land Pollution: Damage to land due to waste dumping and deforestation.
• Noise Pollution: Excessive noise causing harm to living beings.