Pollution Caused by Man


 
 
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Pollution Caused by Man

Pollution caused by Man: Most of the pollution from human activities comes from industries and vehicles burning fossil fuels. Smoke from these sources is the primary air pollutant. Smoke also gets into the air from other sources like aeroplanes, kitchens and steam-engines. Burning of fuels and other industrial activites release harmful gases such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oxides of sulphur and nitrogen, particulate matter, etc. The oxides of sulphur and nitrogen in the air cause acid rain which affects monuments, etc.

Increase in population increases the demand for more space and food. Both these requirements results in deforestation. Increasing deforestation means less absorption of carbon dioxide gas which causes pollution and global warming.

                      

 

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Question : 1

Carbon monoxide emitted by automobiles prevents oxygen transport to body tissues by _______________________________

Right Option : C
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Question : 2

What are the causes of man made air pollution and natural air pollution respectively?

Right Option : B
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Question : 3

Shefali was asked to list the causes of air pollution. She made the following list:

  • A. Burning of coal
  • B. Burning of Liquefied Petroleum Gas
  • C. Burning of Compressed Natural Gas
  • D. Occurrence of ozone at low altitude

Which are the correct causes of in this list?

Right Option : D
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