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What are the two main categories of pollutants?
What are the two main categories of pollutants?
- Chemical pollutants and physical pollutants
- Inorganic pollutants and organic pollutants (correct)
- Air pollutants and water pollutants
- Biodegradable pollutants and non-biodegradable pollutants
Why are inorganic pollutants harmful to the ecosystem?
Why are inorganic pollutants harmful to the ecosystem?
- They are easily decomposed by the natural environment
- They are only found in small quantities
- They introduce destructive chemicals into the environment (correct)
- They promote the growth of flora and fauna
What are some sources of dangerous inorganic pollutants mentioned in the text?
What are some sources of dangerous inorganic pollutants mentioned in the text?
- Organic metal complexes and mineral acids
- Natural decomposition processes
- Chemical waste and heavy industrialization (correct)
- Biodegradable compounds and organic fertilizers
Why is it difficult to remove inorganic compounds from the environment?
Why is it difficult to remove inorganic compounds from the environment?
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What are the main anthropogenic sources of inorganic pollution mentioned in the text?
What are the main anthropogenic sources of inorganic pollution mentioned in the text?
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What makes inorganic pollutants difficult to remove from the environment?
What makes inorganic pollutants difficult to remove from the environment?
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What are the main causes of inorganic pollution according to the text?
What are the main causes of inorganic pollution according to the text?
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What are the compounds of inorganic by-products arising due to according to the text?
What are the compounds of inorganic by-products arising due to according to the text?
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What is the primary impact of inorganic pollution on the ecosystem?
What is the primary impact of inorganic pollution on the ecosystem?
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