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pollution of air

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

activities like 'cutting down of forests' , 'setting up of more and more industries' and 'releasing of harmful gases in the air and liquid waste in water' lead to:-

a)

pollution of air

b)

pollution of water

c)

contamination of environment

2.

substances which are present in the environment in greater proportion than it's natural abundance and cause harmful effects are called:-

(a)  

3.

the major Causes of air pollution are:-

a)

excessive burning of fossil fuels

b)

cutting of trees

c)

use of harmful substances like, chlorofluorocarbons

d)

waste thrown by factories

4.

nitrogen dioxide, when inhaled,it combines with the haemoglobin to form 'Carboxy haemoglobin'

a)

true

b)

false

5.

which of the following statements are true?

a)

nitrogen dioxide causes discolouration of white marble

b)

nitrogen dioxide is formed by combustion of petrol/gasoline

c)

nitrogen dioxide results in eye problems in human beings

6.

which of the following are effects of smog

a)

leades to deases like asthma and bronchitis

b)

causes retardation of photosynthetic activity of plants

c)

prevents the sunlight from reaching the earth

7.

the name 'Greenhouse' is given to:-

a)

Areas where plants are grown

b)

Areas where air pollution level is low

c)

Special glass houses in which plants are grown

d)

Industries which creates farming products

8.

A gas that decreases the blood's ability to carry oxygen. Can cause faintness, death.

a)

Nitrogen oxides

b)

Ground-level ozone

c)

Carbon monoxide

d)

Sulfur dioxide

9.
What causes acid rain?
a)
High concentrations of sulfuric or nitric acid from pollution
b)
Fertilizer use
c)
Pesticide use
d)
CFCs
10.

which of the following are methods for controlling air pollution

a)

plant more trees

b)

discourage the use of solar cooker and biogas for cooking

c)

avoid burning of crackers

d)

use of petrol in vehicles