Natural Resources and Air Pollution Quiz

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What are the three main resources of the Earth?

Land, water, and air

Define biotic factors in an ecosystem.

Living things

Explain the role of the atmosphere in maintaining Earth's temperature.

It keeps the average temperature steady by slowing down the escape of heat into outer space and preventing sudden temperature increases.

What are the causes of air pollution?

Man-made sources and natural sources Signup and view all the answers

What is the ozone layer and what is its function?

A thin layer in the Earth's atmosphere that absorbs UV radiation Signup and view all the answers

List two effects of air pollution.

Respiratory diseases and Global warming Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of water pollution?

Urbanisation, Industries, Agriculture, Religious and Social Practices, Withdrawal of water and drying up of water bodies Signup and view all the answers

Define the greenhouse effect.

The greenhouse effect is a natural phenomenon where greenhouse gases trap solar radiation in the Earth's atmosphere. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the role of water in everyday life.

Water forms two-thirds of our body and helps maintain normal body temperature. It is used for agricultural, domestic, and industrial purposes. Signup and view all the answers