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The figure given below shows a kind of pollution. Study the figure and answer the following questions. (i) Define the kind of pollution shown here.

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The figure given below shows a kind of pollution. Study the figure and answer the following questions.

  1. Define the kind of pollution shown here.
  2. Name two types of the kind of pollution shown here.
  3. Write two main sources of above mentioned pollution with one example each.
  4. Write two points to control the given pollution.
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Solution

  1. Air pollution is shown here.
    Air pollution means degradation of the air quality which harmfully affects the living organisms as well as certain objects.
  2. Gaseous pollution and particulate pollution.
  3. Vehicle exhaust, such as those powered by petrol or diesel, is a major contributor to gaseous pollution. Factory chimneys, including brick kilns, are major contributors to particle pollution.
  4.      
    1. Planting more and more trees along the roadside or on wasteland.
    2. Tall chimneys are installed in factories and fitted with filters and electrostatic precipitators.
    3. Use unleaded petrol and CNG in cars.
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Chapter 16: Pollution: A Rising Environmental Problem - Review Questions [Page 222]

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Selina Concise Biology [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 16 Pollution: A Rising Environmental Problem
Review Questions | Q E. 5. | Page 222
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