Nature pollution is the unnatural degradation of the environment by human hands. These actions aimed at disrupting the ecosystem are called “pollution”.
The environment is the external environment in which the creatures living on earth maintain their relations throughout their lives. In other words, the environment can be defined as an ecosystem. Air, water and soil are the physical elements of this environment; Humans, animals, plants and other microorganisms constitute their biological elements.
Air, Water and Soil Concepts
Air: It is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas mixture that surrounds the earth and forms the atmosphere layer.
Air is vital for the survival of humans and living things. A person needs approximately 2.5 liters of water, 1.5 kg of food, and 10-20 m3 of air per day. Although living things can live for days without food or water, they cannot stay longer than a few minutes without breathing. Therefore, air in its natural composition is a vital right that is mandatory for all living things. While the density of air increases near the earth’s surface, it decreases as it moves away from the earth.
Water: The odorless, colorless and tasteless substance in the liquid state consisting of oxygen and hydrogen is called water.
It is the most important and perhaps the only beverage that enables us to maintain the vital functions of both us humans and all living creatures in daily life. This; It functions in digestion, absorption and transport of nutrients to cells, regular functioning of cells, organs and tissues, removal of harmful substances from the body, control of body temperature and countless more functions.
Soil: It is the top layer of the earth on which plants grow and formed by the disintegration and decomposition of rocks and stones. All living things depend directly or indirectly on the soil for their survival.