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Which of the following is a biodegradable pollutant? A) Plastic B) Glass C) Sewage D) Metal cans |
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 C) Sewage |
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Fill in the blank: __________ are substances that do not decompose or break down very slowly. |
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 Non-Biodegradable Pollutants |
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True or False: Primary pollutants are formed when secondary pollutants react with environmental components. |
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 False. Primary pollutants are directly released into the environment. |
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What type of pollutant consists of naturally occurring substances that become harmful when their levels increase? |
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 Quantitative Pollutants |
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Riddle: I can be invisible but my effects can be felt. I come from industries and vehicles, and I can cause respiratory issues. What am I? |
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 Air pollutants |
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Which of the following gases is considered a primary pollutant? A) Nitrogen B) Methane C) Peroxyacetyl nitrate D) Carbon dioxide |
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 B) Methane |
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Fill in the blank: __________ is the contamination of water bodies by harmful substances. |
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 Water Pollution |
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True or False: Noise pollution is caused only by industrial activities. |
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 False. Noise pollution can be caused by transportation, loudspeakers, and festivals as well. |
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What type of pollution is characterized by the presence of harmful radioactive substances? |
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 Radioactive Pollution |
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Riddle: I may come from fertilizers, but too much of me can spoil the earth. What am I? |
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 Chemical pollutants |
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Which pollutant is formed when hydrocarbons react with sunlight? A) Methane B) Sulphur dioxide C) Peroxyacetyl nitrate D) Nitrogen |
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 C) Peroxyacetyl nitrate |
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Fill in the blank: __________ are substances introduced by human activities that are not naturally present. |
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 Qualitative Pollutants |
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True or False: Soil pollution does not affect crop growth. |
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 False. Soil pollution reduces soil quality and affects crop growth. |
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What type of pollutants include viruses and bacteria that contaminate water bodies? |
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 Biological pollutants |
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Riddle: I am often invisible, but I can cause stress and health issues. I am the sound of many vehicles. What am I? |
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 Noise pollution |
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Which of the following is NOT a major kind of pollution? A) Air pollution B) Water pollution C) Light pollution D) Soil pollution |
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 C) Light pollution |
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Fill in the blank: __________ pollution occurs when harmful substances or particles are present in the air. |
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 Air Pollution |
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True or False: Radioactive waste is easy to dispose of safely. |
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 False. Radioactive waste is highly dangerous and difficult to dispose of safely. |
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What is the effect of excessive carbon dioxide in the atmosphere? |
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 Increases global warming and disrupts climate patterns. |
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Riddle: I can take many forms, from metals to plastics, and I can last for hundreds of years. What am I? |
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 Non-Biodegradable Pollutants |
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