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1.
Explain the differences between pure air and polluted air.
2.
Explain circumstances leading to acid rain. How does acid rain affect us?
3.
Explain the cause of algal bloom in a water body. How does it affect the water of the waterbody?
4.
Explain why, hot water released by power plants and industries is considered a pollutant.
5.
Name any two sources which cause air pollution due to Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM).
6.
Which of the following is nota greenhouse gas?
Carbon dioxide
Sulphur dioxide
Methane
Nitrogen
7.
A pond contains clean water. Which of the following activities will produce least pollution of water?
Washing clothes in the pond
Bathing animals in the pond
Washing motor vehicles in the pond
Swimming in the pond
8.
Trees help in reducing the pollution of our environment. Lakhs of trees are planted by people in the month of July every year. This occasion is called
Forest Conservation Day
Plantation month
Van Mahotsav
Wildlife week
9.
Which of the following gases combines with the blood and prevents it from carrying oxygen?
Carbon monoxide
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen oxide
Nitrogen trioxide
10.
Air is a mixture of various gases. One of the gas is 21% part of the air and is essential for the survival of human beings. This gas is
nitrogen
oxygen
ozone
argon
11.
Which of these can cause acid rain ?
Carbon monoxide
Carbon dioxide
Sulphur dioxide
Nitrogen
12.
Which of the following is not a source of air pollution?
Automobile exhaust
Burning of firewood
Windmill
Powerplant
13.
Which of the following will reach the earth in greater amounts if the amount of chlorofluorocarbons released into the air increases?
Infrared rays
X-rays
Gamma rays
Ultraviolet rays
14.
The type of pollution which is likely to affect Taj Mahal in Agra to a greater extent is
air pollution
water pollution
soil pollution
noise pollution
15.
The phenomenon of 'marble cancer' is due to
soot particles
CFCs
log
acid rain
16.
Highest percentage of air consists of
oxygen
carbon dioxide
nitrogen
argon
17.
Potable water is the water which is
obtained from a river
obtained from a lake
pure and fit for drinking
used only for washing clothes
18.
Biological pollution in water is caused by
coal mines
domestic sewage and animal excreta
oil spills
chemicals like paint
19.
The Kyoto protocol is associated with one of the following.
Reduction in the use of chlorofluorocarbons
Reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases
Reduction in the cutting of forest trees
Reduction in pollution of fresh water sources
20.
Boojho wishes to contribute in reducing air pollution. Which vehicle should he use for going to school?
Car
School bus
Autorickshaw
Scooter
21.
Name the chemicals which are used in refrigerators and air conditioner and damage ozone layer when released in air.
22.
A gas X is present in the stratosphere that prevents Y radiations of the sun from reaching the earth. This gas is getting depleted by CFCs. Identify X and Y.
23.
Mention two sources of air pollution that are not due to humans.
24.
Name any two water pollutants which are toxic for both plants and animals
25.
Name two gases which are mainly responsible for acid rain.
26.
What do CFCs stand for? Name some devices where CFCs are used. Why CFCs are considered as pollutants?
27.
Arjun while travelling with his father saw the same message displayed at every traffic signal. The message was 'stop the vehicle engine at the red lights to save the fuel'. He noticed his father turning the engine off at each signal. He was confused to see this and asked his father
(a) It is recommended to stop the vehicle engine at the red light signals. Give reason.
(b) Suggest the process associated when vehicle engine is ON.
(c) What values are government trying to inculcate in people with the message?
(d) Will you support the message? Why?
(e) Mention the values shown by Arjun.
1.
Differences between pure air and polluted air are as follows:
| Pure air | Polluted air |
| The air which does not have any pollutant is called pure air. | The air which has many pollutants that can cause various diseases is called polluted air. |
| It is free from germs and harmful gases | It contains harmful gases and unwanted substances |
| All the gases are in correct ratio. | Harmful gases are in a higher ratio. |
| It has no smell. | It has filthy smell. |
| No SMPs in the air. | High level of SPMs in the air. |
| It is not harmful for living begins. | It is harmful for living beings. |
2.
Air pollutants like sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide react with the water vapour present in the atmosphere and forms sulphuric acid and nitric acid respectively. These acids drop down with rain as acid rain. Acid rain affects us in the following ways:
(i) It corrodes the marble of the monuments such as Taj Mahal.
(ii) It damages our crops and also makes them poisonous
(iii) It causes damage to aquatic life, e.g. decrease in fish population of lakes due to decreased O2.
(iv) The low pH of acid rain water changes the rate of metabolism of organisms.
3.
Algal bloom is caused by the enrichment of nutrients in the water body. The nutrients from the fertilisers, etc cause rapid growth of algae. It affects in following ways:
(i) Deteriorate the water quality.
(ii) Lead to death of aquatic organisms
4.
Hot water released by powerplants and industries is considered a pollutant because it raises the temperature of the water body. The high temperature of water reduces its oxygen content. This adversely affects the animals and plants living in it.
5.
Two sources which cause air pollution due to SPM are as follows :
(i) Automobiles which burn diesel and petrol, produce SPMthat remain suspended in air and reduce visibility. When inhaled, they cause diseases.
(ii) Industrial activities like manufacturing of steel and mining give out SPM which also pollute the atmosphere.
6.
Nitrogen is not a greenhouse gas. It is naturally found in the air and is a major constituent of it.
7.
(d)
Swimming in the pond
8.
(c)
Van Mahotsav
9.
(a)
Carbon monoxide
10.
(b)
oxygen
11.
(c)
Sulphur dioxide
12.
(c)
Windmill
13.
(d)
Ultraviolet rays
14.
(a)
air pollution
15.
(d)
acid rain
16.
(c)
nitrogen
17.
(c)
pure and fit for drinking
18.
(b)
domestic sewage and animal excreta
19.
(b)
Reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases
20.
21.
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are the chemical compounds which are used in refrigerators, air conditioners and aerosol sprays, and damage ozone layer when released in air.
22.
X is ozone, Y is Ultraviolet (UV) rays.
23.
Volcanoes and dust storms are natural sources of air pollution
24.
Lead and arsenic are two water pollutants which are toxic for both plants and animals.
25.
Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide are the two gases mainly responsible for acid rain.
26.
CFCs stand for chlorofluorocarbons.
CFCs are used in refrigerators, air conditioners and aerosol sprays.
CFCs are considered as pollutants because these are depleting the useful ozone layer of the upper atmosphere.
CFCs released into the air, go up and ultimately reach high into the atmosphere where the protective ozone layer exists. The chlorofluorocarbons react with ozone gas of ozone layer and destroy it gradually. This allows the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun to reach the earth and cause damage.
27.
(a) It is recommended to stop the vehicle engine at the red light signals to minimise the emissions of poisonous gases like CO, NO, etc from the automobile exhaust.
(b) With the vehicle engine ON, the incomplete combustion of fuel will take place with release of gases like CO.
(c) The government is trying to make people understand the need for reducing environment pollution and the small steps that they can take for environmental protection.
(d) Yes, I will support the message. It is for the common good.
(e) Arjun is keen learner, strong observer and responsible.
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