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

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Increased Fuel Consumption in Winter:** - During the winter months, households and industries require more heating. This leads to an increase in the burning of fuels such as coal, wood, and oil. - The combustion of these fuels releases a higher amount of pollutants, including smoke and particulate matter, into the atmosphere. 2. **Temperature Inversion:** - In winter, the temperature of the atmosphere can create a phenomenon known as temperature inversion. This occurs when a layer of warm air traps cooler air (and the pollutants within it) close to the ground. ...
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PEARSON IIT JEE FOUNDATION-POLLUTION OF AIR AND WATER-CLASSROOM CORNER (B. SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS)
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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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  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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  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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  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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  18. What is eutrophication? Discuss how does it affect marine plants and a...

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

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