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    The document discusses various topics related to the environment including the ozone layer, biodegradable and non-biodegradable substances, and ways to conserve the environment. It provides questions and answers on the essential functions of ozone in the atmosphere, how ozone is produced and the synthetic chemicals responsible for depleting the ozone layer. It also differentiates between biodegradable and non-biodegradable substances with examples, and lists methods for disposing of non-biodegradable waste such as recycling and incineration. Further, it discusses the importance of conserving the environment and ways individuals can generate less garbage.

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    The document discusses various topics related to the environment including the ozone layer, biodegradable and non-biodegradable substances, and ways to conserve the environment. It provides questions and answers on the essential functions of ozone in the atmosphere, how ozone is produced and the synthetic chemicals responsible for depleting the ozone layer. It also differentiates between biodegradable and non-biodegradable substances with examples, and lists methods for disposing of non-biodegradable waste such as recycling and incineration. Further, it discusses the importance of conserving the environment and ways individuals can generate less garbage.

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    Ls - Our Environment

    L-2 Assignment

    Q.1 a) Write the essential function performed by ozone at the higher levels of the
    Earth's atmosphere.
    b) How is ozone produced?
    c) Name the synthetic chemical mainly responsible for the drop of amount of
    ozone in the atmosphere. How can the use of these chemicals be reduced?
    Ans: a) Ozone protects the surface of the earth from harmful ultraviolet radiations
    emitted by the sun.
    b) Ozone is the product of UV radiation acting on oxygen molecule. The higher
    energy UV radiations split apart sme molecular oxygen into free oxygen atoms.
    These atoms combine with molecular oxygen to form ozone.

    UV
    O2 ---------> O + O
    O + O2 -------------> O3
    c) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are mainly responsible for the drop of amount of
    ozone in the atmosphere.
    Use of these chemicals can be reduced by using alternate products that do not harm
    the ozone layer. Also, safe disposal of old appliances like refrigerators prevents its
    emission.

    Q.2 a) Differentiate between biodegradable and non-biodegradable substances with


    the help of one example each.
    b) List two methods to eco-friendly ways to dispose non-biodegradable waste.
    Ans:
    a)
    Sr. Biodegradable substances Non-Biodegradable substances
    1. The substances which are broken The substances which cannot be
    down into simpler, harmless broken down into simpler, harmless
    substances in nature in due corse substances in nature. These substances
    of time by the biological may be solid, liquid or gaseous form
    processes such as action of and may accumulate in the
    microorganisms. environment.
    2. Eg. Kitchen waste, sewage Eg. DDT, Polythene bags

    b) Two methods of disposal of non-biodegradable waste are:


    (i) Recycling: The wastes are treated and same value materials are extracted for
    reuse.
    (ii) Incineration: Medical and toxic waste are burnt at high temperature in
    incineration. Incinerators transform the waste into ashes.

    Q.3 Case Base Question


    The activities of man had adverse effects on all forms of living organisms in the
    biosphere. Unlimited exploitation of nature by man disturbed the delicate
    ecological balance between the living and non-living components of the biosphere.
    The unfavourable conditions created by man himself threatened the survival not
    only of him but also of the entire living organisms on the mother earth. One of
    your classmates is an active member of 'Eco Club' of your school which is creating
    environmental awareness amongst the school students, spreading the same in the
    society and also working hard for preventing environmental degradation of the
    surroundings.
    a) Why is it necessary to conserve our environment?
    b) What does the green and blue dustbins signifies? How is it useful in disposing
    household waste?
    c) As an individual, what can we do to generate the least garbage? Give two points.

    Ans: a) Conserving environment is necessary as -


    (i) It saves the earth from pollution of water, air and soil.
    (ii) It helps to maintain the ecological balance.

    b) Green dustbins are used for biodegradable waste whereas blue dustbins are used
    for non-biodegradable waste.
    This helps in segregating and disposing household waste without wasting time and
    energy.

    c) (i) Reuse of empty bottles, notebooks, etc.


    (ii) Reducing use of non-biodegradable materials like thermocol, plastic, etc.
    (Any other relevant point written by the students.)

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