Environmental Pollution
Geography ⇒ Environmental Geography
Environmental Pollution starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one way in which individuals can help reduce environmental pollution.
Describe the impact of environmental pollution on biodiversity.
Explain how air pollution affects human health.
Explain the difference between point source and non-point source pollution.
Explain the term 'eutrophication'.
Name any two sources of water pollution.
Name one international agreement aimed at reducing air pollution.
Name one pollutant that causes the depletion of the ozone layer.
Which gas is mainly responsible for causing acid rain? (1) Carbon dioxide (2) Sulphur dioxide (3) Oxygen (4) Nitrogen
Which of the following is a biodegradable pollutant? (1) Plastic (2) Vegetable peels (3) Glass (4) Aluminium cans
Which of the following is a consequence of water pollution? (1) Increase in fish population (2) Spread of waterborne diseases (3) Improved water quality (4) None of these
Which of the following is a direct effect of acid rain? (1) Improved crop yield (2) Damage to buildings and monuments (3) Increase in fish population (4) None of these
Fill in the blank: The contamination of soil with harmful chemicals is known as __________ pollution.
Fill in the blank: The excessive use of chemical fertilizers in agriculture leads to __________ pollution.
Fill in the blank: The loudness of sound is measured in __________.
Fill in the blank: The pollution caused by unwanted and excessive sound is called __________ pollution.
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'Open dumping of waste is a safe method of waste disposal.'
True or False: Burning of fossil fuels is a major cause of air pollution.
True or False: Composting is a method of managing biodegradable waste.
True or False: Deforestation can lead to soil erosion and land pollution.
