Environment Pollution: Classification, Causes, and Types Quiz
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Which term refers to agents that cause environmental pollution?

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  • Pollutants (correct)
  • Nutrients
  • Biodegradables

What is an example of water pollution mentioned in the text?

  • Planting trees near rivers
  • Releasing sewage water into rivers (correct)
  • Releasing clean water into rivers
  • Fishing in rivers

Which type of pollution persists in the form in which it is added to the environment?

  • Noise Pollution
  • Primary Pollutants (correct)
  • Air Pollution
  • Soil Pollution

What do pollutants include?

<p>Chemicals, biological materials, or physical things causing harm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of pollution mentioned in the text?

<p>Health Pollution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is used for substances added to the environment by accident that are harmful?

<p>Pollutants (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a secondary pollutant?

<p>Peroxyacetyl Nitrate (PAN) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pollutants do not occur in nature?

<p>Fungicides (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are biodegradable pollutants?

<p>Sewage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is NOT mentioned as a cause of environmental pollution?

<p>Agricultural activities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are natural pollutants?

<p>Volcanic eruptions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which section of society is disproportionately affected by pollution according to the text?

<p>Children and women (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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