Pollution

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20 Nsɛmmisa

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Pollution

Last updated 19 days ago

20 Nsɛmmisa

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What term describes substances that contaminate the environment?

Irreversible effects

Waste products

Natural resources

Pollutants

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What main effect does acid rain have on ecosystems?

It has no effect on ecosystems.

It increases plant growth.

It can kill plants and animals.

It helps purify water sources.

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What causes ozone depletion in the atmosphere?

Nitrogen oxides from factories.

Ozone layer is naturally thinning over time.

Carbon dioxide emissions from vehicles.

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) released into the air.

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What is a primary source of seawater pollution?

Oil spills and river pollutants.

Factory emissions into the air.

Rainwater runoff during storms.

Plastic waste from beaches.

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What is a major impact of surface waste in water bodies?

Enhances water quality

Increases fish populations

Contaminates freshwater systems and aquatic habitats.

Improves recreational activities

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What forms when sunlight reacts with air pollutants?

Ozone layer

Haze

Water vapor

Smog

What leads to acid precipitation?

Dust storms

Soil erosion

Volcanic eruptions

Air pollutants plus water vapor

Which gas is a common air pollutant produced by vehicles?

Argon

Oxygen

Carbon monoxide

Methane

What causes the greenhouse effect?

Water vapor in the atmosphere.

Reflection of sunlight from Earth.

Excessive sunlight on Earth.

Trapped heat from gases like carbon dioxide.

How can we help reduce acid rain?

Drive more vehicles on highways.

Increase industrial emissions.

Use lower sulfur coal and reduce vehicle emissions.

Increase use of high sulfur coal.

What does the greenhouse effect contribute to?

Decreased sunlight reaching Earth.

Global warming and climate change.

Reduced air quality.

Acid rain formation.

What is the main effect of ozone layer depletion?

Less sunlight reaching the Earth.

Lower temperatures in the atmosphere.

Increased UV radiation reaching Earth's surface.

Higher levels of oxygen in the air.

How does insulation help indoor air quality?

It traps indoor pollutants like carbon monoxide.

It releases fresh air into the rooms.

It cleans the air through chemical reactions.

It prevents outdoor air from entering homes.

What does water pollution often involve?

Only industrial waste affecting the ocean.

Litter left by people on beaches.

Air or land pollutants entering water bodies.

Natural runoff from forests and fields.

How does groundwater become polluted?

Chemical spills on the surface.

Directly from surface runoff.

Seeping through rock and soil particles.

Absorbing air pollutants from above.

What is erosion primarily responsible for?

Loss of fertile topsoil.

Increased moisture retention.

Improving crop yields in fields.

Creation of new landforms.

What can cause soil pollution?

Natural decomposition of plants.

Watering crops with rainwater.

Solid wastes in landfills.

Farm animals grazing on land.

What causes soil erosion in agricultural areas?

Increasing livestock numbers

Heavy rain washes away fertile topsoil and chemicals.

Using less water on farms

Planting more crops

How do household pollutants affect groundwater?

They seep into underground aquifers, threatening water.

They help filter water better

They improve soil quality

They reduce evaporation rates

What is a common misconception about water pollution?

Clean water is always safe

Only factories cause pollution

It only affects large bodies of water like oceans.

It doesn't affect urban areas