Chemical Pollutants
Chemical Pollutants
Pollutants : A pollutant is a substance or energy introduced into the environment that has undesired effects, or adversely affects the usefulness of a resource.
Some chemical pollutants are :
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) : Chlorofluorocarbons are the compounds containing carbon, chlorine and fluorine. These compounds are used as an insulating material in air conditioners and refrigerators. Chlorofluorocarbons are also used in shaving foam and cleaning agent. These chemical compounds (CFCs) react with the ozone gas and leads to the depletion of the ozone layer and formation of holes in it.
Lead : When petrol is burnt in automobiles it releases lead as a pollutant which is absorbed by our body. It is poisonous and can damage our brain, liver and kidneys.
Ground level Ozone : Ozone damages vegetation and ecosystem by inhibiting the ability of plants to open the microscopic pores on their leaves to breathe. It interferes the process of photosynthesis by reducing the amount of carbon dioxide the plants can process and release as oxygen.
Which of the following are correct ? (a) A pollutant is a substance or energy introduced into the environment that has undesired effects, or adversely affects the usefulness of a resource. (b) Chlorofluorocarbons are the compounds containing carbon, chlorine and fluorine. (c) Ozone damages vegetation and ecosystem by inhibiting the ability of plants to open the microscopic pores on their leaves to breathe. | |||
| Right Option : D | |||
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Lead is poisonous and can damage our brain , ________________________ .
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| Right Option : A | |||
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Which of the following agents is responsible for turning the Taj Mahal yellow ?
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| Right Option : C | |||
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