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Why did pollution caused by industries mainly focus on air pollution?
Why did pollution caused by industries mainly focus on air pollution?
- To replace human force with machines
- Due to the excessive use of pesticides
- Because of the transportation of energy
- Primarily from the increasing use of fossil fuels (correct)
What is a common source of fossil fuel pollution according to the text?
What is a common source of fossil fuel pollution according to the text?
- Educational institutions
- Power generating plants (correct)
- Agriculture
- Textile industries
What is mentioned as a harmful consequence of the transportation of petrol?
What is mentioned as a harmful consequence of the transportation of petrol?
- Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
- Pollution of water in case of a leak or spill (correct)
- Increase in soil fertility
- Enhancement of biodiversity
What industry does the text mention is mainly responsible for the contamination of water and soil?
What industry does the text mention is mainly responsible for the contamination of water and soil?
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Which activity does NOT contribute to pollution according to the text?
Which activity does NOT contribute to pollution according to the text?
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What is environmental pollution?
What is environmental pollution?
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Which of the following is NOT a water pollutant?
Which of the following is NOT a water pollutant?
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Which of the following is a waterborne disease caused by polluted drinking water?
Which of the following is a waterborne disease caused by polluted drinking water?
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What is a common soil pollutant?
What is a common soil pollutant?
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Which of the following is NOT an important air pollutant?
Which of the following is NOT an important air pollutant?
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