English

Which among the following is not an industrial pollutant? - Geography

Advertisements
Advertisements

Question

Which among the following is not an industrial pollutant?

Options

  • Mercury

  • Fertilizers

  • Manganese

  • Lead

MCQ
Advertisements

Solution

Fertilizers

Explanation:

Mercury, manganese, and lead are heavy metals commonly released by industrial processes and are listed as industrial pollutants, whereas fertilizers are agricultural chemicals (they cause soil/water pollution by runoff and eutrophication, but are not classed as industrial pollutants).

shaalaa.com
  Is there an error in this question or solution?
Chapter 15: Pollution-Types and Sources - SOLVE AND SCORE [Page 168]

APPEARS IN

Rachna Sapra Geography [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 15 Pollution-Types and Sources
SOLVE AND SCORE | Q A. 5. | Page 168
Share
Notifications

Englishहिंदीमराठी


      Forgot password?
Use app×