SN Kansagra School

Revision: Pollution

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What are the 2 major sources of air pollution?

Explain the main man-made sources of air pollution.
Explain the cause & effect of acid rain.
State the methods that may be adopted for reducing acid rain.
What is smog? Why is it harmful?
Name at least 5 green- house gases.
Explain the following:
a) Green- house effect b) Ozone layer depletion c) Bharat Stage Emission Standards
Explain 3 mechanical devices used to control air pollution caused by particulate matter.
State other measures that could be adopted for preventing air pollution.
How is PAN formed?
State the ill-effects of air pollution on weather & climate.
What are the main sources of water pollution?
Explain the term thermal pollution.
What is meant by Bio-magnification?
Mention at least 5 main effects of water pollution.
Why are oil spills hazardous to water bodies?
State the ways that are adopted for mitigating noise pollution.
What are the causes & effects of Radioactive pollution.

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Any undesirable change that effects the natural quality of the environment
The most harmful radioactive rays
The standard for vehicular emissions in India
A non- biodegradable soil pollutant that causes biomagnification
Mechanical device used to trap particulate air pollutants

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ESP
SPM
DDT
PUC
MIC
PAN
CFC
CNG