Ground Water and Pollution Control Flashcard

Front

Which pollution causes hearing loss in organisms?

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Noise pollution

Front

Which of the following sound is pleasant to our ears?

• Heavy machinery
• Transportation equipment
• Loud noise
• Music

Back

Music

Front

Wildlife faces more problems than humans due to noise pollution, because animals dependent on: Noise, Sound, Actions, Behavior

Back

Sound

Front

What timings loud speakers shouldn’t use in public areas? Options: 10:00 pm to 5:00 am, 1:00 am to 7:00 am, 11:00 pm to 6:00 am, 10:00 pm to 6:00 am

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10:00 pm to 5:00 am

Front

What is the effect of ozone on human respiratory system?

Back

It damages lung tissues, aggravates asthma, causes disfigurement of the alveoli reducing the surface area for gaseous transfer, and has a higher affinity to bind with haemoglobin, preventing oxygen binding.

Front

When did the air pollution on earth happen first time?

Back

When humans started using firewood

Front

What is the primary purpose of the Environmental Protection Act?

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To protect and improve the environment

Front

Which gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect? Options: Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide, Hydrogen

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Carbon Dioxide

Front

What is the main source of air pollution in urban areas?

Back

Vehicle emissions

Front

Which of the following is a renewable source of energy? Coal, Natural gas, Solar energy, Nuclear energy

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Solar energy