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The second highest layer of Earth's atmosphere is:

  • mesosphere
  • troposphere
  • thermosphere
  • stratosphere (correct)

    • Which of the following is not a type of environment?

  • Social environment
  • hydrosphereo (correct)
  • Physical environment
  • Man made environment

    • Abiotic components are:

  • Living
  • Earth-living
  • Artificial
  • Non-living (correct)

    • Which of the following is not the impact of acid rain?

    <p>improve the test of water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a component of 5 Rs?

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

    Out of the total water reserves of the world about _______ is salty water and only _______ is fresh water.

    <p>97% 3% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    WHO stands for:

    <p>World Health Organisation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _______ is a greenhouse gas.

    <p>CO 2 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The causes of depletion of natural resources.......

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Montreal protocol is related to:

    <p>Deplete of Ozone layer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mineral resources are:

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    Earth Summit was held at:

    <p>Rio-de-janerio (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of cyclic resource?

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    _______ is the major raw material for biogas.

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    Place or type of site where an organism or population naturally occurs.

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    The heat of the interior of the earth present at volcanic regions, geysers or hot springs is called as _______

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

    Fossil fuel includes

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    The layer which saves life from harmful effects of UV radiations is known as

    <p>ozone layer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nuclear energy plant has potential of high risk / disaster like

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

    Chipko Andolan was done in

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

    World Environment Day is on

    <p>June 5 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Earth day is observed on

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    Which of the following is a renewable resource

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    Alternate ecofriendly fuel is for automobile

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    Public awareness of environment creates

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

    The Taj Mahal is affected by

    <p>acid rain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Clean or natural rainwater has a pH of

    <p>5.6 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Drought and changes in routine weather pattern are responsible for

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

    Which one of the following is not a recyclable waste?

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    The trees are called as, Earth's_______

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    The greenhouse effect is the phenomenon by which

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    Sunlight, wind and rain are the examples of _______ energy

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

    The energy obtained from organic matter is termed as

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    Ozone layer in atmosphere gets mostly affected due to

    <p>CFC's (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Energy Mineral include

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    Cause of flood is due to

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    Forest maintain

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

    Natural resources include

    <p>both A &amp; B (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Advantage of recycling includes

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    Flashcards

    Stratosphere

    The second highest layer of Earth’s atmosphere.

    Abiotic Components

    Non-living components of an ecosystem.

    Acid Rain Impact

    Does not improve the taste of water; it may cause harm.

    5 Rs Components

    The principles of reduce, reuse, recycle, and resell, but not one option.

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    Water Reserves

    97% of Earth’s water is salty; only 3% is fresh.

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    WHO

    World Health Organization, a global health authority.

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    Greenhouse Gas Example

    CO2 is a primary greenhouse gas contributing to climate change.

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    Natural Resource Depletion Causes

    Depletion due to overpopulation, overconsumption, and wastage.

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    Montreal Protocol

    An international treaty to protect the ozone layer by phasing out substances.

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    Fossil Fuels

    Energy sources formed from ancient organic materials, including coal, petrol, and diesel.

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    Ozone Layer Function

    Protects life from harmful UV radiation by absorbing it.

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    Nuclear Energy Risks

    High risk of disasters like Chernobyl and others.

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    Chipko Andolan

    An environmental movement aimed at protecting trees in India, specifically in Uttarakhand.

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    World Environment Day

    Celebrated on June 5 each year to promote environmental awareness.

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    Earth Day

    Observed on April 22 to support environmental protection.

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    Renewable Resources

    Natural resources that can be replenished, like wind, water, and flora.

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    Ecofriendly Automotive Fuel

    CNG is considered a cleaner alternative to traditional fuels.

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    Public Environmental Awareness

    Creates environmental protection and improvement through knowledge.

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    Taj Mahal Affected By

    Acid rain damages the iconic monument.

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    Natural Rainwater pH

    Clean rainwater typically has a pH of 5.6.

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    Influence of Drought

    Causes water depletion and alters weather patterns.

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    Non-recyclable Waste

    Sand is not a recyclable waste; unlike metal or glass.

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    Trees as Earth's Lungs

    Trees are often referred to as the lungs of the planet because they produce oxygen.

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    Greenhouse Effect

    Trapping of infrared radiation in the atmosphere by greenhouse gases.

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    Sources of Renewable Energy

    Sunlight, wind, and rain are all examples of renewable energy sources.

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    Bio-Energy Definition

    Energy derived from organic matter, such as plants and animal waste.

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    Ozone Layer Vulnerability

    CFCs primarily damage the ozone layer in the atmosphere.

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    Energy Minerals

    Include resources like coal and uranium used for power generation.

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    Flood Causes

    Chiefly due to deforestation and industrialization, which lead to more water runoff.

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    Forests and Soil Fertility

    Forests help maintain fertile soil and prevent soil erosion.

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    Natural Resource Categories

    Include both renewable and non-renewable resources.

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    Recycling Benefits

    Reduces fresh raw material consumption, energy use, and pollution.

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    Study Notes

    Environmental Education and Sustainability

    • Atmosphere Layers: The second highest layer of Earth's atmosphere is the mesosphere.
    • Environmental Types: One example of an environmental type is a man-made environment.
    • Abiotic Components: Abiotic components are non-living components.
    • Acid Rain Impact: Acid rain impacts include acidification of soil and deterioration of buildings.
    • 5 Rs: Components of the 5 Rs include reduce, reuse, recycle, and resell.
    • Water Reserves: Approximately 97% of the world's water reserves are saltwater. Freshwater accounts for a significantly smaller percentage.
    • WHO: WHO stands for World Health Organization.
    • Greenhouse Gas: Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a greenhouse gas.
    • Natural Resource Depletion: Causes of natural resource depletion include overconsumption and wastage.
    • Montreal Protocol: The Montreal protocol pertains to ozone layer depletion.
    • Mineral Resources: Examples of mineral resources include metals, potash, and gravels.
    • Earth Summit: Earth summits are locations regarding global environmental topics.The Earth Summit held in Rio-de-janerio.
    • Cyclic Resources: Examples of cyclic resources are, water, coal, and oil.
    • Biogas Raw Material: Raw materials for biogas include tree leaves, grass, and cow dung.
    • Natural Occurrence: A natural occurrence relates to the location where something naturally exists—for instance, a habitat.
    • Earth's Interior Heat: The heat from the Earth's interior is known as geothermal energy.
    • Fossil Fuels: Fossil fuels include petrol, diesel, and coal.
    • Ozone Layer: Ozone layer protects from harmful UV radiation.
    • High-Risk Nuclear Plants: Examples of high-risk areas in nuclear power facilities are Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Chernobyl.
    • World Environment Day: World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5th.
    • Earth Day: Earth Day is observed on April 22.
    • Renewable Resources: Renewable resources include wind and water.
    • Environmental Pollution: Various forms of pollution affecting the Taj Mahal include soil and water pollution.
    • Rainwater pH: Clean rainwater has a pH of approximately 5.6.
    • Water Depletion: Water depletion is caused by droughts and changes in weather patterns.
    • Non-Recyclable Wastes: Examples of non-recyclable wastes include many plastics, but also some types of sand and ceramics.
    • Tree Classification: Trees are categorized under various aspects of the Earth, such as 'heart,' 'brain,' or 'lungs'.
    • Greenhouse Effect: The greenhouse effect refers to the phenomenon where the Earth's atmosphere traps infrared radiation.
    • Renewable Energy Sources: Examples of renewable energy sources include sunlight, wind, and rain.
    • Organic Energy Sources: Organic matter provides bioenergy.
    • Ozone Layer Damage: Ozone layer damage is associated with CFCs.
    • Energy Minerals: Coal and uranium are examples of energy minerals.
    • Flood Causes: Floods are caused partially by deforestation, and industrialization.
    • Fertile Soil Maintenance: Forests maintain fertile soil.
    • Natural Resources: Natural resources are categorized as renewable or non-renewable.
    • Recycling Advantages: Recycling may help reduce the demand for raw materials and reduce pollution.

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