30 Questions
What is the primary health issue caused by suspended particulates (SPM)?
Lung cancer
Which air pollutant can cause chronic bronchitis and emphysema?
Nitrogen dioxide
What is a potential effect of long exposure to carbon monoxide (CO)?
Unconsciousness
Which method can help in reducing vehicular pollution?
Regular engine tune-up
What is one control measure for air pollution mentioned in the text?
Employing different filters for industrial exhaust gases
How can sulphur dioxide (SO2) be mitigated in industries?
Using low sulphur coal
What natural process traps heat in the atmosphere in a way similar to a horticultural green house?
Green house effect
Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for trapping heat through the green house effect?
Troposphere
What would be the global average temperature without the presence of green house gases?
-18°C
What are the two predominant green house gases mentioned in the text?
Water vapor and carbon dioxide
What primarily controls the levels of water vapor in the atmosphere?
Hydrological cycle
What is one of the main factors that determines how much heat is trapped in the atmosphere by green house gases?
Concentrations of green house gases
What is the role of the ozone layer mentioned in the text?
Filter out harmful ultraviolet radiations
How is ozone formed as per the text?
$O + O2 + M \rightarrow O3 + M$
Which compound attacks the ozone molecule causing depletion, according to the text?
Chlorine
What is the effect of the loss of ozone mentioned in the text?
Increased UV radiation reaching the earth surface
Which action aims at stabilizing population growth as per the text?
Efficiently remove CO2 from smokestacks
Which element is not involved in the mechanism of ozone layer depletion described in the text?
$CF2O$
What is the consequence for violating the industry act according to the text?
A fine of up to one lakh
What does the Forest Act 1980 aim to achieve?
Conservation of forests
What role does the Wildlife Act 1972 serve according to the text?
Protect and preserve wildlife
What is an important feature of the Forest Act regarding forest land use?
Forest land cannot be cleared for re-afforestation
What can officers of the Central Government do under the industry act to prevent pollution?
Inspect site/plant/machinery to prevent pollution
What is the penalty for violating the Forest Act according to the text?
Punishable by law
What are the greatest environmental concerns of human populations today?
Climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution of water, soils, and air
How does LULCC impact biodiversity?
It dramatically reduces biodiversity by transforming primary forests into farms
What effect does LULCC have on global warming?
It releases greenhouse gases to the atmosphere, driving global warming
Which activity can exacerbate the release of carbon dioxide due to LULCC?
Deforestation followed by agriculture
What is one of the oldest reasons for land use changes leading to pollution?
Land clearing for agriculture and harvest of trees
Why has monitoring and managing LULCC become a priority for researchers and policymakers?
To mitigate negative consequences like biodiversity loss and pollution while ensuring resource production
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