Which of the following can be considered associated with mitigation of environmental problems?
Categorical disposal of different wastes
Categorized (segregated) disposal of different types of waste is a practical mitigation measure that supports proper waste management, recycling and pollution reduction. Biomagnification, accelerated eutrophication and release of nuclear wastes are themselves environmental problems rather than solutions, so they cannot be considered mitigation measures.
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Which one of following is the most important factor for the formulation of smog?
Directions: The following seven (7) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the code given below.
Statement I: Bioaccumulation is a process of progressive accumulation of heavy metals and pesticides in an organism.
Statement II: Large fishes of the pond are found to have higher concentration of pesticides than planktons of the same pond
Important Questions from Environmental pollution
Photochemical smog is a resultant of the reaction among
Which of the following is NOT responsible for the degradation of our environment?
With reference to furnace oil, consider the following statements:
1. It is a product of oil refineries.
2. Some industries use it to generate power.
3. Its use causes sulphur emissions into environment.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Why is there a concern about copper smelting plants?
1. They may release lethal quantities of carbon monoxide into environment.
2. The copper slag can cause the leaching of some heavy metals into the environment.
3. They may release sulphur dioxide as a pollutant.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Magnetite particles, suspected to cause neurodegenerative problems are generated as environmental pollutants from which of the following?
1. Brakes of motor vehicles
2. Engines of motor vehicles
3. Microwave ‘Stoves within homes
4. Power plants
5. Telephone lines
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
