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ICSE-ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY -SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTION
  1. What do you understand by pollution and environmental pollutants ?

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  2. What are the main causes of environmental deterioration ?

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  3. What are biodegradable and non-biodegradable pollutants ?

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  4. Define air pollution. What are the main pollutants ?

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  5. What do you understand by primary and secondary air pollutants ? Give ...

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  6. Name a few atmospheric pollutants and their sources of origin.

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  7. Which oxides of nitrogen cause air pollution and how?

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  8. Why is the presence of carbon monoxide in the atmosphere undesirable ?

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  9. What are photochemical oxidants ? Give two examples.

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  10. What are particulates and why is their presence in the atmosphere is h...

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  11. State four steps to be taken to control air pollution.

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  12. Give the important characteristics of the major atmospheric regions.

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  13. What type of species are usually present in the atmosphere ?

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  14. What is smog and how it is formed?

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  15. What do you understand by London smog and how is it formed?

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  16. What is the main difference between London smog and Los Angeles smog ?

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  17. What is acid rain and how is it formed ?

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  18. What are the effects of acid rain on plants and animals?

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  19. What is stone leprosy and how is it caused ?

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  20. How is ozone formed in the stratosphere?

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