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What is the primary purpose of using tall stacks in controlling air pollution?
What is the primary purpose of using tall stacks in controlling air pollution?
- To remove pollutants from the atmosphere
- To reduce the speed of the wind
- To reduce ground level pollution by dispersing contaminants (correct)
- To increase the temperature of the atmosphere
What role do plants play in controlling air pollution?
What role do plants play in controlling air pollution?
- They have no effect on air pollution
- They utilize carbon dioxide and release oxygen through photosynthesis (correct)
- They absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide
- They release pollutants into the atmosphere
What is the major disadvantage of using dilution as a method to control air pollution?
What is the major disadvantage of using dilution as a method to control air pollution?
- It is a short-term contact measure with undesirable long-range effects (correct)
- It is not effective in windy conditions
- It is a permanent solution to air pollution
- It only works in urban areas
Which of the following plants is known to fix carbon monoxide?
Which of the following plants is known to fix carbon monoxide?
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Why is it recommended to plant plenty of trees around high-risk areas of pollution?
Why is it recommended to plant plenty of trees around high-risk areas of pollution?
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What is the ideal height of stacks compared to nearby structures?
What is the ideal height of stacks compared to nearby structures?
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What factor does not affect the dilution of pollutants in air?
What factor does not affect the dilution of pollutants in air?
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What is the primary mechanism by which plants contribute to air purification?
What is the primary mechanism by which plants contribute to air purification?
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What is a limitation of using dilution as a method to control air pollution?
What is a limitation of using dilution as a method to control air pollution?
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Which of the following plants is known to depollute the air by metabolizing nitrogen oxides?
Which of the following plants is known to depollute the air by metabolizing nitrogen oxides?
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