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Explain how does Amazon fire start?

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The vast majority of the fires burning in the Amazon were started by humans activities such as mining, logging, and agriculture. After clearing an area of forest, fires are ignited by farmers using slash-and-burn techniques to help put nutrients in the soil for crops.
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  1. What is the greenhouse effect?

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  2. Explain what all pollutants do cars emit?

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  3. Explain how does Amazon fire start?

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  4. What if the Gangotri glacier melts? Comment.

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

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

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

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  8. Discuss the harmful effects of PM?

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

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  10. What is a natural source of particulate matter?

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

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  12. How does deforestation affect human health?

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

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

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

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

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  17. Write a short note on Van Mahotsav.

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  18. What is eutrophication? Discuss how does it affect marine plants and a...

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

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  20. Describe the 'Greenhouse Effect' in your own words.

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