Description : Which of the following acts as a natural source of air pollution? (A) Forest fire (B) Deforestation (C) Volcanic eruption (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Volcanic eruption
Description : Taj Mahal is greatly affected due to – (1) Tourists (2) Acid rain (3) Deforestation (4) Sound pollution
Last Answer : (2) Acid rain Explanation: When sulphur pollutants fall on to buildings made from limestone and sandstone they react with minerals in the stone to form a powdery substance that can be washed away by rain. ... and St. Paul's Cathedral in London have all been damaged by this sort of air pollution.
Description : Taj Mahal is greatly affected due to : (1) Tourists (2) Acid rain (3) Deforestation (4) Sound pollution
Last Answer : Acid rain
Description : Acid deposition causes -----------? A. the greenhouse effect to lessen B. lakes and forests to die (Answer) C. acid indigestion in humans D. all the above are correct
Last Answer : B. lakes and forests to die (Answer)
Description : Which of the following agricultural practices have been primarily responsible for pollution of our water resources ? A. Use of live-stock manure B. Use of chemical fertilisers C. Excessive use of chemical pesticides D. Deforestation (1) B and C (2) A, C and D (3) A and B (4) A, B and D
Last Answer : B and C
Description : Which is not a reason for conservation of water resources. A. The increase in population with the progress of time results in water scarcity. B. Our water resources like the river, lakes etc., are ... C. The water demand for industrial use will increase day by day. D. India gets little rain.
Last Answer : D. India gets little rain.
Description : Which forest regions of India are also known as ‘Rain Forests’ ? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Tropical Evergreen Forests.
Description : Which one among the following types of forests exhibits highest bio-diversity ? [Asstt Comm 2001] (a) Dry deciduous forest (b) Tropical rain forest (c) Moist deciduous forest (d) Mangrove forest
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : The maximum biodiversity is found in – (1) Tropical rain forests (2) Temperate forests (3) Coniferous forests (4) Arctic forest
Last Answer : (1) Tropical rain forests Explanation: Most of the terrestrial diversity is found in tropical rainforests. As per an estimation, these forests account for around 40% to 75% of all biotic species and are home ... species of insect, up to 807 trees of 313 species and 1,500 species of higher plants.
Description : The largest forest which covers 25 percent of the world's forest land is : (1) The Tropical Rain forest (2) Taiga forest of Siberia (3) Monsoon forest (4) Temperate forests of Europe
Last Answer : (2) Taiga forest of Siberia Explanation: Taiga is the world's largest land biome. It makes up 29% of the world's forest cover. Also known as boreal forest or snow forest, it is ... consisting mostly of pines, spruces and larches. The largest areas of Taiga are located in Russia and Canada.
Description : Which of the following forests is known as the ‘lungs of the planet Earth’? A. Taiga forest B. Tundra forest C. Amazon rain forest D. Rain forests of North East India
Last Answer : B. Tundra forest
Description : The maximum biodiversity is found in (1) Tropical rain forests (2) Temperate forests (3) Coniferous forests (4) Arctic forest
Last Answer : Tropical rain forests
Description : The largest forest which covers 25 percent of the world’s forest land is : (1) The Tropical Rain forest (2) Taiga forest of Siberia (3) Monsoon forest (4) Temperate forests of Europe
Last Answer : Taiga forest of Siberia
Description : Which of the following combinations represent renewable natural resources? (A) Oil, forests and tides (B) Fertile soil, fresh water and natural gas (C) Clean air, phosphates and biological diversity (D) Fishes, fertile soil and fresh water
Last Answer : (D) Fishes, fertile soil and fresh water
Description : AS -10 (Accounting Standard on Fixed Assets) does not deal with accounting for the following items to which special considerations apply A. Forests, plantations and similar regenerative natural ... resources C. Expenditure on real estate development and livestock D. None of the above
Last Answer : D. None of the above
Description : Afforestation is the process of – (1) clearing forests (2) planting more trees (3) cutting down trees (4) collecting forest resources
Last Answer : (2) planting more trees Explanation: Afforestation is the establishment of a forest or stand of trees in an area where there was no forest, Many governments and nongovernmental ... to create forests, increase carbon capture and sequestration, and help to anthropogenically improve biodiversity.
Description : Chernobyl disaster is the result of pollution by – (1) Oil spill (2) Acid rain (3) Carbon dioxide (4) Radioactive waste
Last Answer : (4) Radioactive waste Explanation: The Chernobyl disaster was a catastrophic nuclear accident that occurred on 26 April 1986 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the city of Pripyat, then ... radioactive particles into the atmosphere, which spread over much of the western USSR and Europe.
Description : Chernobyl disaster is the result of pollution by (1) Oil spill (2) Acid rain (3) Carbon dioxide (4) Radioactive waste
Last Answer : Radioactive waste
Description : What are the main reasons for deforestation? Suggest measures to conserve forests. -Geography 9th
Last Answer : Clearing forests for agriculture, human habitation, construction of industries etc. Over grazing by domestic animals. Excessive felling of trees. Destruction of wildlife. Desertification.
Description : Deforestation kills many organisms that produce oxygen. What oxygen-producing organisms would remain if all the forests were destroyed?
Last Answer : plankton
Description : Which of the following sources is responsible for maximum air pollution? (A) Industrial chimney exhaust (B) Forest fire (C) Automobiles exhaust (D) Photochemical oxidation of organic matter
Last Answer : (C) Automobiles exhaust
Description : Which of the following is a manmade source of air pollution? (A) Automobile exhaust (B) Forest fire (C) Bacterial action in soil and swamp areas (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (A) Automobile exhaust
Description : Irrigation in India faces many problems. (a) Reduced water pollution and improved quality of water. (b) Deforestation leading to drought and reduction of rainfall. (c) A large quantity of water is not properly utilized. (d) All
Last Answer : (c) A large quantity of water is not properly utilized.
Description : Deforestation,pollution,and over hunting can all result in?
Last Answer : What can deforestation,pollution,and over hunting can all result in
Description : The rate of deforestation is high in – (1) Tropical zone (2) Desert areas (3) Temperate zone (4) Boreal forest
Last Answer : (3) Temperate zone Explanation: The rate of deforestation is high in Temperate Zone.
Description : The ‘Chipko Movement' is related to – (1) Wildlife preservation (2) Forest conservation (3) Scientific agriculture (4) Deforestation
Last Answer : (2) Forest conservation Explanation: The Chipko movement or Chipko Andolan is a movement that practised the Gandhian methods of satyagraha and nonviolent resistance, through the act of hugging ... , environmental protests and movements the world over and created a precedent for nonviolent protest.
Description : The rate of deforestation is high in (1) Tropical zone (2) Desert areas (3) Temperate zone (4) Boreal forest
Last Answer : Temperate zone
Description : Monsoon is caused by----------? A. Seasonal reversal of winds (Answer) B. Revolution of earth C. Movement of clouds D. Rise in temperature E. Rain forests
Last Answer : A. Seasonal reversal of winds (Answer)
Description : In which country has maximum damage to the forests been caused by acid rain? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'Poland'
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Description : In which country has maximum damage to the forests been caused by acid rain?
Last Answer : Poland
Description : What is something that you have burnt yourself on enough times to stop touching the fire?
Last Answer : The door of the stove, honestly. It’s been three times/winters now. Here’s to hoping this coming winter will be without burns.
Description : The part of a nuclear power plant that prevents thermal pollution of lakes or rivers is the: w) reactor x) coolant/moderator y) cooling tower z) control rod
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- COOLING TOWER
Description : The 'Pacific ring of fire ' is associated with : (1) oil well fires (2) thermal power station (3) volcanoes and earthquakes (4) forest fires
Last Answer : (3) volcanoes and earthquakes Explanation: Pacific ring of fire is an area where a large number of earthquakes and voicanic eruptions occur in the basin of the Pacific ocean.
Description : The 'Pacific Ring of Fire' is associated with – (1) oil well fires (2) thermal power station (3) volcanoes and earthquakes (4) forest fires
Last Answer : (3) volcanoes and earthquakes Explanation: The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur in the basin of the Pacific Ocean. In a 40,000 km ... of the world's earthquakes and 81% of the world's largest earthquakes occur along the Ring of Fire.
Description : The ‘Pacific Ring of Fire’ is associated with (1) oil well fires (2) thermal power station (3) volcanoes and earthquakes (4) forest fires
Last Answer : volcanoes and earthquakes
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Rivers, lakes, oceans and springs get water from the rains (B) Rain water is obtained by evaporation from rivers, lakes and oceans (C) Water remains in atmosphere as vapours (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Arsenic concentration has been on an increase in the ground water of certain areas in Bihar and West Bengal due to: 1. acid rain 2. excessive pumping of ground water 3. industrial pollution 4. leaching of agricultural land The correct ... ) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Last Answer : Ans:(a)
Description : Recent reports of acid rain in some industrial cities are due to the effect of atmospheric pollution by :
Last Answer : Recent reports of acid rain in some industrial cities are due to the effect of atmospheric ... and other carbonaceous fuels in paucity of oxygen
Description : Acid rain is due to pollution by
Last Answer : Acid rain is due to pollution by A. `CO_(2)` B. `SO_(2) and NO_(2)` C. Dust particles D. Automobiles
Description : What is the Kyoto Protocol? (1) It is an agreement among countries to take steps for reducing acid rain (2) It is an agreement among countries to take steps for planting trees to control ... using nu-clear energy (4) It is an agreement among countries to take steps for reducing global warming
Last Answer : (4) It is an agreement among countries to take steps for reducing global warming Explanation: The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty, which extends the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on ... premise that (1) global warming exists and (2) man-made CO2 emissions have caused it.
Description : Transboundary pollution (or) Acid rain is caused by – (1) Carbon monoxide (2) Carbon dioxide (3) Hydrocarbon (4) Nitrogen oxide and sulphur dioxide
Last Answer : (4) Nitrogen oxide and sulphur dioxide Explanation: Acid rain is a rain or any other form of precipitation that is unusually acidic, meaning that it possesses elevated levels of hydrogen ions ( ... dioxide and nitrogen oxide, which react with the water molecules in the atmosphere to produce acids.
Description : Acid rain is caused by, the pollution of environment by - (1) carbon dioxide and nitrogen (2) carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide (3) ozone and carbon dioxide (4) nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide
Last Answer : (1) carbon dioxide and nitrogen
Description : Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment by - (1) carbon dioxide and nitrogen (2) carbón monoxide and carbon dioxide (3) ozone and carbon dioxide (4) nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide
Last Answer : (4) nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide
Description : Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment by – (1) Carbon monoxide and Carbon dioxide (2) Ozone and Carbon dioxide (3) Nitrous oxide and Sulphur dioxide (4) Carbon dioxide and Nitrogen
Last Answer : (3) Nitrous oxide and Sulphur dioxide Explanation: Acid rain is caused by a chemical reaction that begins when compounds like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released into the air. These substances ... acidic pollutants, known as acid rain. Human activities are the main cause of acid rain.
Description : Acid rain is caused due to pollution of atmosphere by – (1) oxides of carbon and nitrogen (2) oxides of nitrogen and sulphur (3) oxides of nitrogen and phosphorus (4) None of these
Last Answer : (2) oxides of nitrogen and sulphur Explanation: Acid rain is caused by emissions of Sulpfur Dioxide (SO2) and Nitrogen Oxide (NOx), which react with the water molecules in the atmosphere to produce acids.
Description : Acid rain is due to air pollution by - (1) Carbon dioxide (2) Carbon monoxide (3) Methane (4) Nitrous oxide and Sulfur dioxide
Last Answer : (4) Nitrous oxide and Sulfur dioxide Explanation: The main chemicals in air pollution that create acid rain are sulfur dioxide (SO2) and Nitrous oxide (N2O).
Description : Increasing high skin cancer and high mutation rate are a) O3 depletion b) Acid rain c) CO pollution d) CO2 Pollution.
Last Answer : a) O3 depletion
Description : What is the Kyoto Protocol? (1) It is an agreement among countries to take steps for reducing acid rain (2) It is an agreement among countries to take steps for planting trees to control ... start using nuclear energy (4) It is an agreement among countries to take steps for reducing global warming
Last Answer : It is an agreement among countries to take steps for reducing global warming
Description : Transboundary pollution (or) Acid rain is caused by : (1) Carbon monoxide (2) Carbon dioxide (3) Hydrocarbon (4) Nitrogen oxide and sulphur dioxide
Last Answer : Nitrogen oxide and sulphur dioxide