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The document contains 30 multiple choice questions about various topics related to environmental pollution and climate change. The questions cover topics such as the causes of acid rain, greenhouse gases, sources of different air and water pollutants, and their impacts on ecosystems, climate, and human health.

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CHOOSE

____1. What is the primary cause of acid rain formation?


a) Release of carbon dioxide
b) Emission of sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
c) Deforestation
d) Volcanic eruptions

____2. Which gas is a major contributor to the greenhouse effect?


a) Oxygen
b) Nitrogen
c) Carbon dioxide
d) Hydrogen

____3. What is the primary source of methane emissions into the atmosphere?
a) Deforestation
b) Industrial activities
c) Agricultural activities
d) Combustion of fossil fuels

____4. How does eutrophication occur in bodies of water?


a) Due to the release of heavy metals
b) Through the excessive growth of algae
c) Because of acid rain deposition
d) Due to soil erosion

____5. What role do chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) play in ozone depletion?


a) They absorb ultraviolet radiation
b) They catalyse the breakdown of ozone molecules
c) They enhance photosynthesis
d) They promote the growth of ozone layer

____6. How does particulate matter pollution affect human health?


a) It causes respiratory problems and lung diseases
b) It improves cardiovascular health
c) It enhances cognitive functions
d) It boosts the immune system

____7. What is the primary source of sulphur dioxide emissions?


a) Industrial processes
b) Forest fires
c) Volcanic eruptions
d) Automobile exhaust

____8. How does mercury primarily enter aquatic ecosystems?


a) Through deforestation
b) From volcanic eruptions
c) Through industrial wastewater
d) From agricultural runoff
____9. What is the primary greenhouse gas emitted by agricultural activities such as rice
cultivation and livestock farming?
a) Carbon dioxide
b) Methane
c) Nitrous oxide
d) Hydrogen sulphide

____10. How does air pollution from nitrogen oxides (NOx) impact human health?
a) It causes acid rain
b) It contributes to respiratory issues
c) It improves lung function
d) It enhances cognitive abilities

____11. Which pollutant primarily leads to the formation of photochemical smog?


a) Carbon dioxide
b) Nitrogen dioxide
c) Ozone
d) Sulphur dioxide

____12. How does air pollution from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) affect air quality?
a) It improves air quality
b) It contributes to the formation of acid rain
c) It depletes the ozone layer
d) It worsens air quality and may cause health problems

____13. What is the primary source of lead pollution in the environment?


a) Industrial emissions
b) Mining and smelting activities
c) Agricultural runoff
d) Volcanic eruptions

____14. How does ozone depletion primarily impact ecosystems?


a) It increases biodiversity
b) It reduces the risk of skin cancer
c) It harms plant growth and marine life
d) It improves air quality

____15. Which gas is responsible for the formation of acid rain when it reacts with water
vapour in the atmosphere?
a) Oxygen
b) Nitrogen
c) Carbon dioxide
d) Sulphur dioxide

____16. What is the primary source of carbon monoxide (CO) emissions in urban areas?
a) Industrial processes
b) Deforestation
c) Automobile exhaust
d) Agricultural activities

____17. How does air pollution from ozone (O3) impact human health?
a) It enhances respiratory functions
b) It reduces the risk of lung diseases
c) It causes respiratory problems and inflammation
d) It boosts the immune system

____18. Which gas is a major contributor to indoor air pollution from cooking and heating
with solid fuels?
a) Carbon monoxide
b) Methane
c) Nitrogen dioxide
d) Sulphur dioxide

____19. What role do wetlands play in mitigating water pollution?


a) They absorb and trap pollutants
b) They release pollutants into water bodies
c) They enhance the growth of algae
d) They have no effect on water pollution

____20. How does air pollution from particulate matter (PM) affect visibility?
a) It improves visibility
b) It has no effect on visibility
c) It reduces visibility by scattering and absorbing light
d) It enhances visibility by reflecting light

____21. What is the primary source of nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions into the atmosphere?
a) Industrial activities
b) Fossil fuel combustion
c) Agricultural activities
d) Deforestation

____22. How does air pollution from sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions impact vegetation?
a) It enhances plant growth
b) It causes leaf damage and reduces photosynthesis
c) It improves soil fertility
d) It boosts seed germination

____23. Which of the following pollutants primarily leads to the formation of ground-level
ozone?
a) Carbon monoxide
b) Nitrogen oxides
c) Sulphur dioxide
d) Particulate matter
____24. What is the primary source of air pollution from volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
indoors?
a) Industrial emissions
b) Vehicle exhaust
c) Tobacco smoke and household products
d) Agricultural activities

____25. How does air pollution from nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions impact air quality
indoors?
a) It improves indoor air quality
b) It has no significant impact on indoor air quality
c) It reduces indoor air quality and may cause health problems
d) It enhances indoor air quality by neutralising other pollutants

____26. What role do riparian buffers play in mitigating water pollution?


a) They absorb and trap pollutants
b) They release pollutants into water bodies
c) They enhance the growth of algae
d) They have no effect on water pollution

____27. How does air pollution from carbon monoxide (CO) emissions affect human health?
a) It enhances respiratory function and capacity
b) It reduces the risk of respiratory diseases
c) It decreases oxygen delivery to tissues and organs
d) It boosts the immune system

____28. What is the primary source of air pollution from lead emissions?
a) Industrial activities
b) Mining and smelting activities
c) Agricultural activities
d) Combustion of fossil fuels

____29. How does air pollution from nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions impact atmospheric
composition?
a) It promotes the formation of ozone
b) It depletes the ozone layer
c) It enhances the greenhouse effect
d) It reduces the concentration of greenhouse gases

____30. Which gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect and global warming?
a) Carbon dioxide
b) Methane
c) Nitrous oxide
d) Water vapour
ANSWERS
1. b 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. B 6. A 7. A 8. C 9. b
10.b 11. B 12. D 13. B 14. C 15. D 16. C 17. C 18.a
19. A 20. C 21. C 22. B 23. B 24. C 25. C 26. A 27.c
28. B 29. A 30. a

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