Explain the Term: Nitrification

Answer in Brief

The process of converting, ammonia into nitrite and nitrates, is called Nitrification.

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Chapter 13: Pollution - Explain the Terms

Chapter 13 Pollution
Explain the Terms | Q 10

Explain the Term: Manure

Give Technical Terms:

The pollution chiefly due to use of pesticides in agriculture

Fill in the Blanks:

Chemicals intended to kill insects and other organisms that damage crops called ______.

In what way does soil pollution affect human beings?

Mention any two sources of soil pollution.

Write short notes on soil pollution by:
Pesticides

Flyash and metallic ash are examples of urban domestic waste.

Chemical fertilisers may reach the rivers but do not harm the fish.

Write the full form of DDT.

Define the following term:

Sanitary landfills