Name one disease associated with cadmium poisoning.

Itai-Itai Disease is associated with cadmium poisoning, which occurred in Japan.

Respiratory issues caused by air pollution can lead to chronic diseases. True or False?

True. Long-term exposure to polluted air can cause chronic respiratory diseases, lung cancer, and other health problems.

Fill in the blank: Waterborne diseases such as typhoid and cholera can result from the contamination of water sources by ___.

Pathogens present in wastewater.

Fill in the blank: The excessive growth of phytoplankton and algae in water bodies due to nutrient accumulation is known as ___.

Eutrophication.

Multiple Choice: What health issue can be caused by mercury accumulation in fish? 
A) Itai-Itai Disease 
B) Minamata Disease 
C) Lead Poisoning 
D) None of the above

B) Minamata Disease.

What are the effects of Nitrogen Dioxide on plants?

Nitrogen Dioxide causes premature leaf drop and hinders plant growth, which leads to reduced crop yields.

Ozone damages plant leaves by entering through ___ and reacting with water and other chemicals.

Stomata

True or False: Radioactive pollution does not persist in the environment.

False. Radioactive wastes persist in the environment for long periods and can cause discoloration of trees.

Fill in the blank: The consumption of contaminated fish in Minamata led to ___ disease, a severe neurological condition.

Minamata

What impact does agricultural waste have on birds?

Consuming agricultural waste can result in defective egg shells and increased mortality rates among birds.

Fill in the blank: Peroxyacetyl Nitrate leads to premature leaf drop and ___ in leafy vegetables.

Discoloration

Sanitary landfills should not be located in areas with ___ to prevent pollution of water sources.

High underground water levels

True or False: Open dumping is a safe method for waste disposal.

False. Open dumping is unsafe because it can lead to the breeding of pests and pollution of air and water.

Fill in the blank: Incineration is useful for disposing of ___ and ___ wastes in chemical industries.

Petroleum, plastic