Description : Mention two natural sources of water pollution in India. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides (ii) Industrial effluents
Description : An example of an activity which causes indoor air pollution is
Last Answer : cooking / cleaning.
Description : Give reason: Air pollution is not an outdoor phenomenon but also an indoor phenomenon.
Last Answer : Just as various factors outside the house cause air pollution, activities like cooking, cleaning also causes indoor air pollution.
Description : Name the different sources of air pollution.
Last Answer : Air contains many harmful substances near the towns and cities. Harmful gases, smoke and chemicals come from factory chimneys. They pollute the air. These are major source of air pollution.
Description : What are the sources of air pollution? -Biology
Last Answer : answer:
Description : What are the main sources of air pollution?
Last Answer : The main cause of air pollution is industry, which can includechemical production, pharmaceuticals, and energy plants. The secondmajor source is raising cattle for beef. It has actually ... pollution regulation. Howmuch is actually done to untangle the bureaucracy usually restswith public support.
Description : Natural sources of air pollution are – (1) Forest fires (2) Volcanic eruptions (3) Dust storm (4) Smoke from burning dry leaves
Last Answer : (2) Volcanic eruptions Explanation: Some of the natural sources of air pollution are ground dust, salt spray from oceans, volcanic eruptions, hydrogen sulfides from natural sources, etc. ... and ash from volcanic eruptions blacken the skies and increase the background pollution levels for years.
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 : Point out the sources of air pollutants you find in your locality and suggest ways to reduce the pollution.
Last Answer : Sources of pollutants I. Vehicle's smoke II. Industrial smoke III. CFC in aerosol spray IV. Rotting vegetation Methods to reduce pollution I. Public transport should be used instead of personal cars. II ... from urban areas. IV. CFC free products should be used. V. Deforestation should be avoided.
Description : Natural sources of air pollution are (1) Forest fires (2) Volcanic eruptions (3) Dust storm (4) Smoke from burning dry leaves
Last Answer : Volcanic eruptions
Description : What substances cause indoor pollution?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
Description : ‘Why excessive heating and repeated use of cooking oil are most undesirable? (1) The oil vapour can cause indoor pollution (2) Carcinogenic substances like benzpyrene are produced (3) Nutrient value of food is lost (4) Loss and wastage of oil
Last Answer : (2) Carcinogenic substances like benzpyrene are produced Explanation: Repeated use of cooking oil at high temperatures will cause the hydraulic fat into free fatty acids are easily oxidized, so ... experts recommend eating foods that contain saturated fat less than 10 percent of the daily intake.
Description : ‘Why excessive heating and repeated use of cooking oil are most undesirable ? (1) The oil vapour can cause indoor pollution (2) Carcinogenic substances like benzpyrene are produced (3) Nutrient value of food is lost (4) Loss and wastage of oil
Last Answer : Carcinogenic substances like benzpyrene are produced
Description : Why excessive heating and repeated use of cooking oil is most undesirable? (1) The oil vapours can cause indoor pollution (2) Carcinogenic substances like benzpyrene are produced (3) Nutrient value of food is lost (4) Loss and wastage of oil
Description : Mention some measures that can be taken to control air pollution at source
Last Answer : a) Reducing the use of vehicles for short travel. b) Using car pooling to travel & reducing individual vehicles. c) Installing electrostatic precipitators in chimneys of factories & industries.
Description : Mention the main causes of air pollution.
Last Answer : a) Coal combustion b) Diesel combustion c) Petrol combustion d) Smoking of tobacco e) Waste incineration
Description : What are the main sources of noise pollution?
Last Answer : a) Gadgets used in home like mixer and grinder. b) Transport vehicles like aircrafts c) Commercial and industrial activities, d) Audio equipment used in social and public functions.
Description : What are the important sources of water pollution? -Geography
Last Answer : The important sources of water pollution are : Natural: Soil erosion, landslides, volcanic eruption, decay and decomposition of plants and animals etc.. Man made: Industrial effluents, urban waste, domestic waste, agricultural waste, thermal waste, oil spill, nuclear waste etc.
Description : What are the sources of soil pollution? -Geography
Last Answer : Sources of soil pollution, industrial and mining waste. Domestic and urban waste, agricultural waste, nuclear waste etc.
Description : What are the important sources of noise pollution? -Geography
Last Answer : The important sources of noise pollution are : Natural: Thunder, cyclones, lightning, heavy rainfall, hailstorms, water falls, ocean waves. Man-made: Industrial noise, automobiles, air crafts, domestic noise, mining etc.
Description : What are the sources of water pollution? -Biology
Description : The arsenic pollution in ground water in Bangladesh and parts of India is due to (A) industrial waste (B) thermal power plants (C) natural sources (D) agricultural practices
Last Answer : (C) natural sources
Description : Inside rural homes, the source/sources of Nitrogen Oxide Pollution may be: (a) Unvented gas stoves (b) Wood stoves (c) Kerosene heaters Choose the correct code: (A) (a) and (b) only (B) (b) and (c) only (C) (b) only (D) (a), (b) and (c)
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : Mention the differences between conventional and non-conventional sources of energy.
Last Answer : Conventional sources of energy 1. Energy sources which are being used traditionally for many years and going to deplete over a period Non-conventional sources of energy 1. Energy sources which ... energy, Wind energy, Geothermal energy. 4. Most of them do not cause environmental pollution
Description : Mention the characteristics of non-conventional sources of energy.
Last Answer : Non-conventional sources of energy are abundant, renewable, pollution free and eco- friendly.
Description : Mention the percentage global use of different sources of energy
Last Answer : Source of energy Percentage of global use Nuclear energy Hydro-power Other (renewable) 20% 7% 4%
Description : have a few rss feeds from different sources that mention the same products (gizmodo, chrunchgear, ubergizmo and so on) and I spend a lot of time going through multiple posts. Is there any way to condense those rss's so that I'd see only the unique posts?
Last Answer : You could have a look at Yahoo pipes, but finding a way of reliably combining similar posts would be very tricky.
Description : (i) Mention any two sources of waste.(ii) What are Biodegradable waste ? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Two sources of wastes are : 1. Domestic Waste 2. Industrial Waste (ii) Biodegradable Waste: Waste produced by plants and animals, kitchen, paper, green waste etc that can be broken down in a reasonable amount of time through microbial activities of fungi and bacteria.
Description : Mention the different sources of rain in Punjab and Tamil Nadu during the winter season. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Sources of rain in Punjab are temperate cyclones or western disturbances. (ii) Sources of rain in Tamil Nadu are North east monsoon winds.
Description : What are the two categories of sources of credit ? Mention four features of each. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The two sources of credit are: Formal Credit: 1. It's provided by banks and cooperatives. 2. Reserve Bank of India regulates the functioning of the formal sources of credit like the interest rate 3. ... get the money back. 4. Most of the times, lenders are poor farmers who fall into debt traps.
Description : Mention four characteristics each of the formal and informal sources of credit in India. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Features of formal sources of credit are : (a) Formal sources of credit are provided by banks and cooperative societies to the borrowers. (b) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governs the ... . (d) They generally charge higher rates of interest and exploit the borrowers for their own benifits.
Description : Mention any four conventional sources of energy. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Firewood, cattle dung cake, coal and natural gas are conventional sources of energy.
Description : Mention any four unconventional sources of energy. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Solar, wind, tidal and bio-gas are the unconventional sources of energy.
Description : What are the two categories of sources of credit? Mention four features of each. -SST 10th
Description : Mention different sources of errors in theodolite surveying.
Last Answer : Sources of errors in theodolite surveying:- i) Instrumental errors1) Non adjustment of plate bubble. 2) Line of collimation not being perpendicular to horizontal axis. 3) Line of collimation ... causes error due to irregular refraction. 2) High winds cause vibration in instrument.
Description : Mention the source of radioactive pollution.
Last Answer : a) Nuclear power plants b) Nuclear weapons c) Disposal of nuclear wastes d) Use of radioactive isotopes e) Mining and refining of radioactive substance like uranium and thorium
Description : Mention the problems which the authorities faced while trying to provide pollution free environment to the people living in the cities. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Factory owners and steam engine owners did not want to spend on technologies that would improve their machines. (ii) By the 1840s. a few towns such as Derby. Leeds and Manchester had laws to control ... Abatement Acts of 1547 and 1853. as they were called, did nor always work to clear the air.
Description : Do you think they have to air condition indoor football games even when it is 20 degrees fahrenheit outside?
Last Answer : Yes. When it is so cold outside the air becomes very dry. “Air conditioning,” in this case taken literally, is heating the air and adding moisture.
Description : do I cut air roots off an indoor fern?
Last Answer : Need Answer
Description : Which indoor air quality monitor is best?
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Description : How Can I Improve Indoor Air Quality ?
Last Answer : 1. Keep you house clean. A clean house may be healthier house, because good indoor hygiene can greatly cut down on dust and animal dander. 2. Keep the greenery outdoors. In-door plants are pretty, but they ... in. Even in cold months, open from time to time to allow fresh air to move in the house.
Description : Is the use of air freshener indoor and in our cars good for our health?
Last Answer : I think it is more harmful to people who suffer from asthma or other respiratory problems and some are more harmful than others depending on the formulation of the air freshener. Obviously they ... makes me wonder if it could have a negative effect on people who suffer from respiratory problems.
Description : How An Indoor Air Purifier Can Help Your Allergies?
Last Answer : If you are a person who suffers from frequent allergy attacksall year long, it might not be your Allergies that are giving youthe problems. Sure, there are some parts of the year whereallergies ... air purifier to start to get that nastiness out of theair.An indoor air purifier can literally
Description : What naturally occurring radioactive substance present in indoor air is suspected as the second leading cause of lung cancer?
Last Answer : ANSWER: RADON
Description : Could one realistically power air travel with renewable energy sources?
Last Answer : answer:Peanut-explosive propelled gliders? I think what we need to consider at least as much as the source of fuels and materials is the scale we’re talking about. Probably not renewable to have everyone flying around, but maybe a few people now and then.
Description : ‘Methane is an air pollutant that causes Greenhouse effect.’ Name three sources of this gas. -Geography
Last Answer : • Mining • Landfills • Wet lands
Description : Major sources of noise in furnace operation arises from air inspirators, combustion, side wall vibrations and fluctuation in the process heat load. A 50% increase in fuel firing rate may increase the furnace noise level by about __________ decibels. (A) 3 (B) 30 (C) 7 (D) 70
Last Answer : (A) 3
Description : Describe any two sources of air leak in surface condenser. Also describe effect of air leak on latent heat of steam and cooling water requirements.
Last Answer : ✓ The main sources of air leakage found in condenser are given below: 1) There is leakage of air from atmosphere at the joint of the parts which are internally under a pressure less ... hence evaporation enthalpy of steam increases therefore more amount of cooling water required in the condenser.