Environmental Pollution

Which of these organisms can break down plastic?

• Meal worm and Earthworm

• Wax worm and Earthworm

• Tapeworm and Wax worm

• Wax worm and Meal worm

Which of the following is not a primary pollutant?

• Sulphur dioxide

• Carbon monoxide

• Sulfuric acid

• Nitrogen oxides

What is the color of photochemical smog?

• Yellow

• White

• Brown

• Red

Which of these factors dictate the rate of dispersion of pollutants in any given region?

• Topography of the region

• Population

• Wind velocity

• Proximity to a water body

Pick the odd one out

DDT is ...

• A slowly degradable pollutant

• A toxic substance

• Not an endocrine disrupter

• Carcinogenic

Which of the following are non-degradable substances?

• Styrofoam

• Vegetable

• Plastic

• Electronic waste

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

What are the metals present in a catalytic converter?

• Sodium and palladium

• Magnesium and platinum

• Mercury and sodium

• Platinum and palladium

Why are non biodegradable wastes harmful for the environment?

• Produce harmful gases

• Can cause pollution

• Harms animals

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which country is the world's largest producer of Carbon dioxide?

• United States

• India

• China

• Russia

Which is the cleanest place on Earth protected by anti-pollution laws?

• Greenland

• Antarctica

• Switzerland

• Norway