Which of the following is not considered to be a pollutant?
(1) NO2
(2) CO2
(3) O3
(4) CxHy
Chemical that has major part in acid rain is :
(1) HNO3
(2) H2SO4
(3) HCl
(4) H2CO3
BOD, is
(1) Waste decomposed in 5 days
(2) Oxygen used in 5 days
(3) Microorganisms killed in 5 days
(4) Dissolved oxygen left after 5 days
Identify the wrong statement among the following.
(1) Chlorofluorocarbons are responsible for ozone layer depletion
(2) Green house effect is responsible for global warming
(3) Ozone layer does not permit infrared radiation from the sun to reach the earth
(4) Acid rain is mostly because of oxides of nitrogen and Sulphur
When rain is accompanied by a thunderstorm, the pH value of the collected rain water is :
1. Dependent upon the amount of dust in the air.
2. Slightly lower when rainwater is without a thunderstorm.
3. Slightly higher when the thunderstorm is not there.
4. Unaffected by the occurrence of thunderstorms.
Depletion of which gas in the atmosphere can lead to an increased incidence of skin
cancer?
1. Ammonia
2. Methane
3. Nitrous oxide
4. Ozone
The unit for measuring ozone thickness
1. Joule
2. Kilos
3. Dobson
4. Watt
Which of the following is not one of the prime health risks associated with greater
UV radiations through the atmosphere due to depletion of stratospheric ozone?
1. Damage to eyes
2. Increased liver cancer
3. Increased skin cancer.
4. Reduced Immune system
Which one of the following is a wrong statement?
1. Most of the forests have been lost in tropical areas.
2. Ozone in upper part of atmosphere is harmful to animals.
3.Greenhouse effect is a natural phenomenon.
4. Eutrophication is a natural phenomenon in freshwater bodies.
Good ozone is found in the
1. mesosphere
2.troposphere
3. stratosphere
4. ionosphere