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Which of the following exhibits biomagnification?

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Important Questions on Pollution

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_____ particulate size particles are responsible for causing the greatest harm to human health.
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Differentiate between the following pairs on the basis of what is mentioned in the brackets:

Biodegradable waste and Non-biodegradable waste (One example)

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Why is air pollution considered a serious problem to the human population?
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Eutrophication of water bodies leading to killing of fishes is mainly due to non-availability of
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State one gaseous compound that leads to the depletion of the ozone layer and creates 'Ozone holes'.

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A river with an inflow of domestic sewage rich in organic waste may result in:
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Percentage of oxygen present in inhaling air is 
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Joint Forest Management Concept was introduced in India during:
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Given below is a representation of type pollution. Study the picture and answer the question.

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Name one source of this pollution.

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Name the type of pollution shown in the picture.

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Which ONE of the following can NOT cause eutrophication of lakes?
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How does this pollution affect human health?

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Match the items given in Column I with those in Column II and select the correct option given below:
 
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a. Eutrophication i. UV-B radiation
b. Sanitary landfill ii. Deforestation
c. Snow blindness iii. Nutrient
d. Jhum cultivation iv. Waste disposal
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What is pollution? Write any two preventive methods to control air pollution?
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Depletion of which gas in the atmosphere can lead to an increased incidence of skin cancers?
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Which of the following is not one of the prime health risks associated with greater UV radiation through the atmosphere due to depletion of stratospheric ozone?
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An increase in the concentration of the toxicant at successive trophic levels is known as:
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 Choose the ODD one out from the following terms given and name the CATEGORY to which the others belong:

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Given below is a representation of type pollution. Study the picture and answer the question.

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Write one measure to reduce this pollution.

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Looking at the deteriorating air quality because of air pollution in many cities of the country, the citizens are very much worried and concerned about their health. The doctors have declared a health emergency in the cities where the air quality is very severely poor.
Mention any two major causes of air pollution.