9 Questions
What are the common pollutants emitted from automobile tail pipes?
Oxides of nitrogen, Sulphur dioxide, Black soot
Which of the following activities is NOT a major source of air pollution according to the text?
Agricultural irrigation
What is the definition of a pollutant based on the text?
Any substance released into the environment, harmful to living organisms
Which type of pollution results from the release of harmful substances into the air from industrial and domestic activities?
Air pollution
What is a consequence of excessive fossil fuel use in power plants and industries according to the text?
Thermal pollution
Which of the following is NOT a type of pollution mentioned in the text?
Light pollution
What do effluents from tanneries contain according to the text?
Harmful chemicals and foul smell
Which of the following types of pollution is caused by hot water discharge into aquatic environments?
Thermal pollution
Groundwater pollution can result from:
Water from agricultural fields running off into groundwater
Explore the impacts of pollution on nature's components like air, water, soil, forests, and fisheries due to urbanization and industrialization. Learn about how pollution is a byproduct of these activities and the agents responsible for environmental pollution.
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