R.A.Podar College: Environmental Studies Semester-II Unit-I Quiz

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What is the primary reason for the widespread use of plastic?

It is environmentally friendly

It is highly biodegradable

It is lightweight and colorful

It is cost-effective and durable (correct)

How does plastic waste contribute to soil pollution and land degradation?

By releasing harmful gases when decomposing

By disrupting the nutrient cycle in the soil (correct)

By blocking the absorption of sunlight by plants

By attracting pests and insects to agricultural lands

What impact does plastic pollution have on aquatic organisms?

It leads to a decrease in their population (correct)

It improves their habitat quality

It enhances their immune systems

It boosts their reproduction rates

Why is the management practice of 'reduce, reuse, and recycle' important for plastic waste?

To minimize the environmental impact of plastic waste Signup and view all the answers

What is one negative consequence of animals eating plastic from dumping grounds?

Increased risk of choking or digestive blockages Signup and view all the answers

How does the accumulation of cadmium in the kidney and liver affect human health?

It leads to neural damage and malformations in embryos Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT influence the amount of waste generated according to the text?

The traditional rural societies Signup and view all the answers

What type of waste is predominantly produced by urban societies according to the text?

Toxic and non-biodegradable waste Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a major source of waste in the text?

Plastic waste Signup and view all the answers

What defines waste in the context given in the text?

Any solid or liquid material that has no use Signup and view all the answers

Which sector is the source of waste with the widest variety according to the text?

Industrial & commercial sector Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes industrial waste from biomedical waste according to the text?

Source of generation Signup and view all the answers

What concept involves converting waste into usable form?

Recycle Signup and view all the answers

Which concept advocates for thinking before generating waste?

Rethink Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Refuse' concept in waste management?

To reduce the generation of waste Signup and view all the answers

Which concept involves using the same material multiple times in its original form?

Reuse Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 'Research' in effective waste management?

To reduce waste production Signup and view all the answers

How does 'Regulate' contribute to modern lifestyle and waste management?

By reducing waste production Signup and view all the answers

What is the main disadvantage of thermal treatment method for waste disposal?

It leads to air pollution Signup and view all the answers

Which type of waste can be decomposed or digested biologically in the recycling process?

Green waste Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of avoidance and reduction method of waste management?

Preventing the generation of waste Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of physical recycling?

Reusing beverage cans Signup and view all the answers

How can heat, gas, or steam produced by incinerators be utilized?

To generate electricity Signup and view all the answers

What does physical recycling entail?

Reusing materials without treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process in which toxic chemicals get accumulated in plants, microbes, or organisms?

Bio-accumulation Signup and view all the answers

What kind of pollution can affect plants and terrestrial animals?

Soil pollution Signup and view all the answers

Which type of waste disposal can harm aquatic organisms?

Improper waste disposal Signup and view all the answers

What can be a consequence of toxic waste released from industries?

Destruction of habitats Signup and view all the answers

What is one social impact of improper waste disposal in residential areas?

Growth of pathogens Signup and view all the answers

Hot water released from thermal power plants or toxic waste released from industries can primarily affect which group of organisms?

Aquatic organisms Signup and view all the answers