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What is the primary cause of air pollution?
What is the primary cause of air pollution?
- Deforestation
- Burning of fossil fuels (correct)
- Volcanic eruptions
- Industrial waste disposal
Which type of water pollution is caused by agricultural runoff?
Which type of water pollution is caused by agricultural runoff?
- Sediment pollution
- Thermal pollution
- Chemical pollution
- Nutrient pollution (correct)
What is a major contributor to indoor air pollution?
What is a major contributor to indoor air pollution?
- Electronic waste
- Ozone depletion
- Marine oil spills
- Mold growth (correct)
What are the potential health impacts of air and water pollution?
What are the potential health impacts of air and water pollution?
How do particulate matter and volatile organic compounds contribute to air pollution?
How do particulate matter and volatile organic compounds contribute to air pollution?
Explain the concept of eutrophication in the context of water pollution.
Explain the concept of eutrophication in the context of water pollution.
What is the role of thermal inversion in exacerbating air pollution?
What is the role of thermal inversion in exacerbating air pollution?
How does air pollution impact the ozone layer?
How does air pollution impact the ozone layer?
Explain the process of biomagnification and its relevance to water pollution.
Explain the process of biomagnification and its relevance to water pollution.