Environmental Chemistry of Organic Compounds
Chemistry ⇒ Carbon and Organic Chemistry
Environmental Chemistry of Organic Compounds starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how volatile organic compounds (VOCs) contribute to air pollution.
Describe one method for the removal of organic pollutants from wastewater.
Describe the environmental risks associated with the use of synthetic detergents.
Describe the impact of microplastics as organic pollutants in aquatic environments.
Describe the role of ozone in the degradation of organic pollutants in the atmosphere.
Explain the difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable organic compounds.
Explain the environmental impact of oil spills involving organic compounds.
Explain the term 'bioaccumulation' in the context of organic pollutants.
Which of the following is a consequence of eutrophication caused by organic pollutants?
(1) Increased oxygen levels
(2) Algal blooms
(3) Decreased water temperature
(4) Reduced sunlight
Which of the following is a health effect of exposure to benzene?
(1) Skin irritation
(2) Liver cancer
(3) Anemia
(4) All of the above
Which of the following is a major source of dioxins in the environment?
(1) Burning of plastics
(2) Automobile exhaust
(3) Volcanic eruptions
(4) Photosynthesis
Which of the following is a major source of formaldehyde in indoor air?
(1) Cooking
(2) Building materials
(3) Plants
(4) Sunlight
Fill in the blank: The main greenhouse gas produced by anaerobic decomposition of organic matter is __________.
Fill in the blank: The main organic compound responsible for smog formation is __________.
Fill in the blank: The main organic compound responsible for the depletion of the ozone layer is __________.
Fill in the blank: The main source of methane in the atmosphere is __________ activity.
True or False: Biodegradable organic compounds are less harmful to the environment than non-biodegradable ones.
True or False: Composting is a method to reduce organic waste in the environment.
True or False: Organic pollutants can be transported long distances through the atmosphere.
True or False: Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are biodegradable organic pollutants.
