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Discuss the percentage of air pollution is caused by cars.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Air Pollution**: - Air pollution is primarily caused by the release of harmful gases into the atmosphere. These gases include carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and nitrogen dioxide (NO2). 2. **Contribution of Motor Vehicles**: - Motor vehicles, which include cars, scooters, and other engine-driven vehicles, are significant contributors to air pollution. They are responsible for a substantial percentage of harmful emissions. ...
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PEARSON IIT JEE FOUNDATION-POLLUTION OF AIR AND WATER-CLASSROOM CORNER (B. SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS)
  1. Which gases are responsible for acid rain?

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  2. Explain why carbon dioxide is known as green house gas?

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  3. Discuss the percentage of air pollution is caused by cars.

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  4. What is the greenhouse effect?

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  5. Explain what all pollutants do cars emit?

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  6. Explain how does Amazon fire start?

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  7. What if the Gangotri glacier melts? Comment.

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  8. How much of the Amazon forest has already been destroyed? Give reason.

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  9. Explain why the industrial smog worse in winter? Think and give reason...

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  10. Explain why do you observe smog more in winter season? Comment.

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  11. Discuss the harmful effects of PM?

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  12. Discuss why is the size of particulate matter important to human healt...

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  13. What is a natural source of particulate matter?

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  14. Discuss why are PM(2.5) dangerous in nature?

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  15. How does deforestation affect human health?

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  16. Can Van Mahotsav replace the loss that we have already suffered by cut...

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  17. Why does the increased level of nutrients in the water affect the surv...

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  18. What are the different ways in which water gets contaminated?

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  19. At an individual level, how can you help reduce air pollution?

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  20. Write a short note on Van Mahotsav.

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