Environmental Impact of Chemical Industries
Chemistry ⇒ Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Impact of Chemical Industries starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Chemical industries are a significant source of greenhouse gases. State one greenhouse gas emitted by these industries.
Describe one way in which chemical industries can reduce their carbon footprint.
Describe the impact of chemical industry effluents on aquatic ecosystems.
Describe the importance of monitoring emissions from chemical industries.
Describe two ways in which chemical industries can minimize their environmental impact.
Explain how chemical industries contribute to acid rain formation.
Explain how the improper handling of chemical industry by-products can affect human health.
Explain the role of environmental impact assessment (EIA) in the chemical industry.
Which of the following is a benefit of recycling waste in chemical industries?
(1) Increased pollution
(2) Conservation of resources
(3) Higher energy consumption
(4) More hazardous waste
Which of the following is a common indicator of water pollution caused by chemical industries?
(1) High dissolved oxygen
(2) Low pH
(3) High transparency
(4) Low temperature
Which of the following is a common method for the disposal of solid hazardous waste from chemical industries?
(1) Landfilling
(2) Ocean dumping
(3) Open burning
(4) Composting
Which of the following is a direct consequence of improper hazardous waste management in chemical industries?
(1) Soil fertility improvement
(2) Groundwater contamination
(3) Increased crop yield
(4) Reduced air pollution
The accidental mixing of incompatible chemicals in an industry can result in _______ reactions, leading to explosions or toxic releases.
The accidental release of toxic chemicals from a factory into a nearby river is an example of _______ pollution.
The emission of _______ from chemical industries is a major cause of photochemical smog.
The process of converting harmful gases from chemical industries into less harmful substances before releasing them into the atmosphere is called _______.
State True or False: Chemical industries are responsible for the depletion of the ozone layer due to the emission of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).
State True or False: Chemical industries can contribute to noise pollution.
State True or False: The use of alternative, less toxic raw materials can reduce the environmental impact of chemical industries.
True or False: The release of untreated industrial effluents into rivers can lead to eutrophication.
