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What is a significant benefit of rainwater harvesting?

  • Increases water pollution
  • Increases water runoff
  • Reduces reliance on ground and surface water (correct)
  • Causes soil erosion
  • Which of the following is a preventive measure to reduce soil pollution from fertilizers?

  • Increase fertilizer use
  • Implement crop rotation (correct)
  • Use chemical pesticides
  • Neglect soil testing
  • Which substance is primarily responsible for soil pollution among the following?

  • Sunlight
  • Water
  • Oxygen
  • Pesticides (correct)
  • What is one of the primary characteristics of biomass as an energy source?

    <p>It is biodegradable and renewable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents a current trend in wind energy?

    <p>Growth in offshore wind farm developments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components are considered biotic components of an ecosystem?

    <p>Plants and animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary cause of the greenhouse effect?

    <p>Industrial emissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an effect of ozone depletion?

    <p>Higher rates of skin cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common source of noise pollution?

    <p>Construction activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a man-made source of air pollution?

    <p>Vehicle emissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of regulation pertains to noise pollution control in India?

    <p>Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant effect of particulate pollutants in the air?

    <p>Respiratory diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a listed operation in wastewater treatment processes?

    <p>Filtration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Rainwater Harvesting

    • A significant benefit is its contribution to water conservation, reducing reliance on conventional water sources.

    Soil Pollution

    • A preventive measure to reduce soil pollution from fertilizers is using organic fertilizers.
    • The substance primarily responsible for soil pollution among the options is fertilizers.

    Biomass Energy

    • A primary characteristic of biomass as an energy source is its renewability.

    Wind Energy

    • A current trend in wind energy is the development of offshore wind farms.

    Ecosystem Components

    • Biotic components of an ecosystem include plants, animals, and microorganisms.

    Greenhouse Effect

    • A primary cause of the greenhouse effect is the emission of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide.

    Ozone Depletion

    • An effect of ozone depletion is increased ultraviolet radiation reaching the Earth's surface.

    Noise Pollution

    • A common source of noise pollution is traffic.

    Air Pollution

    • A man-made source of air pollution includes industrial emissions.

    Noise Pollution Control

    • The type of regulation pertaining to noise pollution control in India is The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules.

    Particulate Pollutants

    • A significant effect of particulate pollutants in the air is respiratory problems.

    Wastewater Treatment

    • A listed operation in wastewater treatment processes is sedimentation.

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    This quiz covers key concepts related to ecosystems, global warming, air and noise pollution. It explores the composition and types of ecosystems, the causes and effects of global warming, and different sources and regulations of pollution. Test your understanding of these important environmental issues.

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