Description : Which one of the following is a greenhouse gas ? (1) Nitrogen (2) Helium (3) Carbon dioxide (4) Sulphur dioxide
Last Answer : Carbon dioxide
Description : Which gas emitted by power stations causes acid rain? (1) Carbon dioxide (2) Sulphur dioxide (3) Helium (4) Nitrogen
Last Answer : (2) Sulphur dioxide Explanation: Sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) are the principal pollutants that cause acid rain. SO2 and NOx emissions released to the air react with water vapor ... Earth. Power plants burning coal and heavy oil produce over two-thirds of the annual SO2 emission.
Last Answer : Sulphur dioxide
Description : The 'Greenhouse effect' is mainly due to increase in atmospheric – (1) Ozone (2) Nitrogen (3) Sulphur dioxide (4) Carbon dioxide
Last Answer : (4) Carbon dioxide Explanation: Carbon dioxide is the primary greenhouse gas that is contributing to recent climate change, 72% of the totally emitted greenhouse gases is carbon dioxide (CO2), 18% Methane ... (NOx). Carbon dioxide emissions therefore are the most important ca s e of global warming.
Description : The ‘Greenhouse effect’ is mainly due to increase in atmospheric (1) Ozone (2) Nitrogen (3) Sulphur dioxide (4) Carbon dioxide
Description : The greenhouse effect is caused by the higher level of which gas in the atmosphere? (1) Carbon monoxide (2) Carbon dioxide (3) Nitrous oxide (4) Sulphur dioxide
Last Answer : (2) Carbon dioxide Explanation: The greenhouse effect is a process by which thermal radiation from a planetary surface is absorbed by atmospheric greenhouse gases, and is re-radiated in all ... the absence of the gases. The environmental effects of carbon dioxide are of significant interest.
Description : The greenhouse effect is caused by the higher level of which gas in the atmosphere ? (1) Carbon monoxide (2) Carbon dioxide (3) Nitrous oxide (4) Sulphur dioxide
Description : Dry ice is the solid form of what gas? w) nitrogen x) oxygen y) helium z) carbon dioxide
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- CARBON DIOXIDE
Description : Which one of the following Greenhouse gases has the greatest warming effect? A. Carbon dioxide B. Methane C. Carbon monoxide D. Helium
Last Answer : ANSWER: A
Description : Which one of the following is a greenhouse gas? (1) Oxygen (2) Nitrogen (3) Carbon-dioxide (4) Ozone
Last Answer : (3) Carbon-dioxide Explanation: A greenhouse gas (sometimes abbreviated GHG) is a gas in an atmosphere that absorbs and emits radiation within the thermal infrared range. This process is the ... the Earth's atmosphere- are water vapour, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone.
Description : Greenhouse effect is caused by (1) nitrogen (2) carbon dioxide (3) carbon monoxide (4) nitrogen dioxide
Last Answer : carbon dioxide
Description : Burning pyrites ore gives out – (1) Carbon dioxide gas (2) Sulphur dioxide gas (3) Nitrogen dioxide gas (4) Nitric oxide gas
Last Answer : (2) Sulphur dioxide gas Explanation: The mineral pyrite, or iron pyrite, is an iron sulfide with the formula FeS9. Pyrite remains in commercial use for the production of sulfur dioxide, for use in such applications as the paper industry, and in the manufacture of sulfuric acid.
Description : Burning pyrites ore gives out (1) Carbon dioxide gas (2) Sulphur dioxide gas (3) Nitrogen dioxide gas (4) Nitric oxide gas
Last Answer : Sulphur dioxide gas
Description : Bhopal gas tragedy is associated with leakage of (1) carbon dioxide (2) nitrogen dioxide (3) sulphur dioxide (4) methyl isocyanate
Last Answer : methyl isocyanate
Description : __________ gas is normally not used as a coolant in a nuclear reactor, because of its high neutron capture cross-section. (A) Nitrogen (B) Hydrogen (C) Helium (D) Carbon dioxide
Last Answer : (A) Nitrogen
Description : “Azotobacter” bacteria is known for biological fixation of which atmospheric gas? a. A Oxygen b. B Nitrogen c. C Carbon Dioxide d. D Helium
Last Answer : b. B Nitrogen
Description : The main culprit of greenhouse effect is Carbon dioxide. But which is the second element contributing most to greenhouse effect A. Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) B. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) C. Methane (CH4) (Answer) D. High-fructose corn syrup (HFCs)
Last Answer : C. Methane (CH4) (Answer)
Description : Which of the following atmospheric gases constitute greenhouse gases? a. Carbon dioxide b. Nitrogen c. Nitrous oxide d. Water vapour Select the correct answer using the codes given below : (1) a, c and d (2) a and d (3) a and c (4) a, b and d
Last Answer : a, c and d
Description : Which of the following is not an air pollutant ? A. Smoke B. Carbon Dioxide C. Nitrogen Gas D. Sulphur Dioxide
Last Answer : C. Nitrogen Gas
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 : What are the components responsible for acid rain? (1) Nitrogen monoxide (NO) and Carbon monoxide (CO) (2) Sulphur dioxide (SO2) and Nitrogen oxides (NOx) (3) Carbon dioxide (CO2) and Carbon monoxide (CO) (4) Oxides of carbon (COx) and Oxides of nitrogen (NOx)
Last Answer : (2) Sulphur dioxide (SO2) and Nitrogen oxides (NOx) Explanation: Acid rain is caused by emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxide (NO), which react with the water molecules in the ... in acid rain can cause paint to peel, corrosion of steel structures and weathering of stone buildings.
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 : What is dry ice? (1) Solid Carbon dioxide (2) Solid Nitrogen dioxide (3) Solid Sulphur dioxide (4) Solid Water
Last Answer : (1) Solid Carbon dioxide Explanation: Dry ice, sometimes referred to as "cardice," is the solid form of carbon dioxide. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue (other than incidental frost from moisture in the atmosphere).
Description : The ‘Green House effect' is produced due to the presence of excess amount of – (1) Sulphur dioxide (2) Nitrogen dioxide (3) Carbon monoxide (4) Methane
Last Answer : (4) Methane Explanation: By their percentage contribution to the greenhouse effect on Earth the four major gases are: Water vapour (36-70%), Carbon dioxide (9-26%), Methane (4-9%) and Ozone (3- 7%).
Description : Global warming is mainly due to accumulation of – (1) Oxides of nitrogen (2) Oxides of sulphur (3) Carbon dioxide (4) Carbon monoxide
Last Answer : (3) Carbon dioxide Explanation: Global Warming refers to average increase in the earth's temperature due to increase in pollution which results in greenhouse effect which in turn leads to climate ... dioxide accumulate into the atmosphere and trap heat that would normally exit into the outer space.
Description : Bhopal has tragedy is associated with leakage of – (1) carbon dioxide (2) nitrogen dioxide (3) sulphur dioxide (4) methyl isocyanate
Last Answer : (4) methyl isocyanate Explanation: The Bhopal disaster, also referred to as the Bhopal has tragedy, was a gas leak incident in India, considered one of the world's worst industrial disasters. ... other chemicals. The toxic substance made its way in and around the shantytowns located near the plant.
Description : What are the components responsible for acid rain? (1) Nitrogen monoxide (NO) and Carbon monoxide (CO) (2) Sulphur dioxide (SO2 ) and Nitrogen oxides (NOx ) (3) Carbon dioxide (CO2 ) and Carbon monoxide (CO) (4) Oxides of carbon (COx ) and Oxides of nitrogen (NOx )
Last Answer : Sulphur dioxide (SO2 ) and Nitrogen oxides (NOx )
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 : Actually Yes it is The place with low humidity with the salt mixture in the air Like places which have coal Brun, High urban population with modern gas transportaion and near to the beach where ... Salt helps these gases to mix well and give acid rain Places like Vizag in Andhra Pradesh
Description : The ‘Green House effect’ is produced due to the presence of excess amount of (1) Sulphur dioxide (2) Nitrogen dioxide (3) Carbon monoxide (4) Methane
Last Answer : Methane
Description : Global warming is mainly due to accumulation of (1) Oxides of nitrogen (2) Oxides of sulphur (3) Carbon dioxide (4) Carbon monoxide
Description : Why Carbon Dioxide is called Greenhouse Gas ?
Last Answer : Carbon dioxide absorbs heat. As a result, heat cannot be radiated. For this reason, carbon dioxide is called greenhouse gas.
Description : Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas? (1) Hydrogen (2) Carbon dioxide (3) Nitric oxide (4) Chlorofluorocarbon
Last Answer : (1) Hydrogen Explanation: A greenhouse gas (sometimes abbreviated GHG) is a gas in an atmosphere. that absorbs and emits radiation within the thermal infrared range. This process is the ... System, the atmospheres of Venus, Mars, and Titan also contain gases that cause greenhouse effects.
Description : Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas ? (1) Hydrogen (2) Carbon dioxide (3) Nitric oxide (4) Chlorofluorocarbon
Last Answer : Hydrogen
Description : Look at the following gases: 1. Carbon dioxide 2. Helium 3. Nitrogen 4. Oxygen The two most abundant gases in the atmosphere are: (a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 4 (c) 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 4
Last Answer : Ans:(c)
Description : Carbon monoxide is an inflammable gas. Which one of the following is also inflammable? (1) Helium (2) Nitrogen (3) Oxygen (4) Hydrogen
Last Answer : (4) Hydrogen Explanation: At standard temperature and pressure, hydrogen is a colourless, odorless, tasteless, non-toxic, nonmetallic, highly combustible diatomic has with the molecular ... important role in acid-base chemistry with many reactions exchanging protons between soluble molecules.
Description : The compound that IS NOT responsible for acid rain is (a) nitrogen dioxide (b) nitrogen pentoxide (c) Sulphur dioxide (d) carbon monoxide
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : Coal burning power plants and factories are responsible for about 86% of - (a) carbon monoxide in the atmosphere (b) sulphur dioxide in the atmosphere (c) chlorine in the atmosphere (d) nitrogen dioxide in the atmosphere
Last Answer : Ans:(b)
Description : The most serious air pollutant causing health hazard is – (1) Sulphur dioxide (2) Carbon monoxide (3) Ozone (4) Nitrogen oxide
Last Answer : (1) Sulphur dioxide Explanation: Sulphur dioxide (SO2) is considered as the most serious single air pollutant causing health hazard, obstructing breathing. It always leads to airways inflammation, ... , pulmonary oedema, heart failure and circulatory collapse. It is also responsible for acid rain.
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 : The yellow colour in photochemical smog is due to the presence of------? A. Sulphur dioxide B. Carbon dioxide C. Nitrogen dioxide (Answer) D. CFC’s
Last Answer : C. Nitrogen dioxide (Answer)
Description : Which of the following pairs is a sedimentary type of biogeochemical cycle? (a) Phosphorus and nitrogen (b) Phosphorus and sulphur (c) Oxygen and nitrogen (d) Phosphorus and carbon dioxide
Last Answer : (b) Phosphorus and sulphur
Description : Which of the following is related to acid rain? (a) Carbon-dioxide (b) Nitrogen (c) Sulphur dioxide’ (d) Carbon Monoxide
Last Answer : (c) Sulphur dioxide’
Description : Which of the following air pollutants is not toxic to vegetation i.e., doesn't cause vegetation damage? (A) Smog & ozone (B) Hydrogen fluoride & nitrogen oxides (C) Sulphur dioxide & spray of weed killers (D) Carbon monoxide
Last Answer : (D) Carbon monoxide