Environmental Pollution
Description: Proteins | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Neema Pandya | |
Tags: air pollution water pollution silting ozone nitrous oxide Exchange of Gases in Humans Air and Water Pollution |
Which of the following do(es) not cause global warming?
Biological magnification occurs in environment as a result of water pollution. Which of the following factors may be involved in biological magnification?
CO reduces the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood. Which of the following gases can also cause the same harmful effect on humans?
Which of the following air pollutants can accumulate in the bones, distort RBCs and affect the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood?
Tobacco smoke is a complex mixture of several compounds. Which of the following has shown probable evidence of carcinogenicity in humans?
Which of the following is false about PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)?
Hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxide combine in the presence of ultraviolet rays to form a harmful air pollutant. It is known as
Byssinosis (brown lung disease) is a respiratory disease. Which of the following cause(s) this disease?
Which of the following pollutants is controlled by electrostatic precipitation?
Ground level ozone is a toxic air pollutant. It is formed by the reaction of volatile organic compounds with
To control carbon monoxide levels in air, plants capable of fixing carbon monoxide are grown. Which of the following plants are capable of fixing carbon monoxide?
a. Phaselous vulgaris b. Daucs carota c. Magnifera indica d. Vitis vinifera
Which of the following gases do(es) not contribute to the greenhouse effect?
Algal bloom in the coastal areas due to increased nutrient loading from human activities is known as
Which of the following is the effect of siltation in water pollution?
Which of the following air pollutants is/are produced by burning of plastic?