Organic and Inorganic Pollutants Quiz
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Which type of pollutants are not naturally present in the environment?

  • Xenobiotic pollutants (correct)
  • Industrial pollutants
  • Inorganic pollutants
  • Agricultural pollutants
  • What is a common method of release for organic pollutants into the environment?

  • Natural decomposition
  • Biological processes
  • Military operations (correct)
  • Volcanic eruptions
  • Which of the following is an example of an organic pollutant?

  • Lead
  • Nitrogen dioxide
  • Toluene (correct)
  • Sulfur dioxide
  • How can plants uptake organic pollutants from the environment?

    <p>From soil through roots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a mechanism for the uptake of pollutants by plants?

    <p>Passive or active uptake through the shoot system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential characteristic of most organic pollutants at low concentrations?

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

    How do high-molecular-weight pollutants primarily enter plant leaves?

    <p>Through the cuticle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of plants have a higher potential for absorption and accumulation of organic pollutants?

    <p>Plants with broad surface area leaves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influences the mechanisms of pollutant uptake by plants?

    <p>Chemical properties of pollutants, environmental conditions, and plant species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mainly constitutes inorganic pollutants that are more persistent than organic contaminants?

    <p>Heavy metals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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