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प्रश्न
What is global warming?
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उत्तर
The increased greenhouse effect is caused due to increase in air pollutants and it results in the average increase in temperature of the atmosphere. This is called Global warming.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Match the following :
| Column A | Column B |
| (a) Global warming | 1. Hydrated ferric oxide |
| (b) Acid rain | 2. Manganese dioxide |
| (c) Rust | 3. Carbon dioxide |
| (d) Catalyst | 4. Methane |
| (e) Photosynthesis | 5. Nitrogen Dioxide |
Match the statements in Column A, with those in Column B.
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Largest Constituent of air, which dilutes the activity of oxygen. | (a) Oxygen |
| 2. A gas used for filling weather observeation balloons. | (b) Carbonic acid |
| 3. An acid formed by the dissolution of sulphur dioxide gas in water. | (c) Sulphuric acid |
| 4. An acid formed by the dissolution of carbon dioxide in water. | (d) Helium |
| 5. A gas vital for respiration. | (e) Nitrogen |
Mention five causes of air pollution.
Name two air pollutants which cause acid rain.
Tick (√) the correct alternative from the choice given for the following statement.
The gases which cause acid rain are
Tick (√) the correct alternative from the choice given for the following statement.
Photosynthesis is a process in which plants
Name the following.
Gases that are harmful to the ozone layer
What will happen if the amount of water vapour in the air increases.
Name a device which uses wind energy to generate electricity.
Paheli kept some water in a beaker for heating. She observed that tiny bubbles appeared before the water started to boil. She boiled the water for about 5 minutes and filled it in a bottle up to the brim and kept the bottle air tight till it cooled down to room temperature.
Why did the tiny bubbles appeared?
