Environmental Pollution
Geography ⇒ Environmental Geography
Environmental Pollution starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Context: A factory releases untreated chemical waste into a nearby river. What type of pollution is this an example of?
Describe how industrialization has contributed to environmental pollution in India.
Describe one way in which noise pollution can be reduced in cities.
Explain how plastic waste causes environmental pollution.
Explain the term 'biodegradable waste' with an example.
Explain the term 'pollutant' with an example.
Explain why it is important to treat sewage before releasing it into water bodies.
Context: A factory releases untreated chemical waste into a nearby river. What type of pollution is this an example of?
Which gas is mainly responsible for causing acid rain? (1) Oxygen (2) Sulphur dioxide (3) Nitrogen (4) Hydrogen
Which of the following is a biodegradable pollutant? (1) Plastic (2) Vegetable peels (3) Glass (4) Metal cans
Which of the following is a consequence of water pollution? (1) Clean drinking water (2) Spread of waterborne diseases (3) Increase in fish population (4) Fertile soil
Which of the following is a greenhouse gas? (1) Carbon dioxide (2) Nitrogen (3) Oxygen (4) Helium
Fill in the blank: The contamination of the environment by substances that are harmful to living beings is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The excessive use of chemical fertilizers in agriculture leads to __________ pollution.
Fill in the blank: The loud and continuous sound produced by vehicles and industries is called __________ pollution.
Fill in the blank: The pollution caused by excessive and unwanted sound is called __________ pollution.
True or False: Burning garbage in open areas is a safe way to dispose of waste.
True or False: Burning of fossil fuels is a major cause of air pollution.
True or False: Deforestation can lead to soil erosion and land pollution.
True or False: Dumping untreated sewage into rivers is a safe way to dispose of waste.
