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What is the definition of environmental pollution?
The contamination of the physical and biological components of the earth/atmosphere system to such an extent that normal environmental processes are adversely affected
What are the three major types of environmental pollution mentioned in the text?
Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Soil Pollution
What is considered as an air pollutant as per the definition provided in the text?
Smoke, dust, soot, and cinders
What does air pollution mean according to the text?
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What are the legitimate purposes mentioned in relation to the utilization of air resources?
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What does environmental pollution adversely affect according to the text?
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Which of the following is an example of a primary air pollutant?
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What industry is a major source of sulfur dioxide (SO2) air pollutant?
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Which air pollutant is mainly produced from fossil fuel burning in motor vehicles and power plants?
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What is a common effect of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) air pollutant?
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Which type of air pollutant consists of methane, propane, and chlorofluorocarbons?
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What are the major sources of suspended particulate matter (SPM) air pollutant?
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Which air pollutant causes damage to agriculture and respiratory diseases?
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What effect is caused by carbon monoxide (CO) as an air pollutant?
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Which type of air pollutant includes substances like carbon tetrachloride and benzene?
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