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How does agriculture lead to pollution? Explain.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Introduction to Agriculture and Pollution**: Agriculture, or farming, is a significant human activity that can lead to various forms of pollution. Understanding how this occurs is crucial for recognizing the environmental impacts of agricultural practices. 2. **Open Field Burning**: One of the primary ways agriculture contributes to pollution is through open field burning. Farmers often burn crop residues after harvest to clear fields for the next planting season. This process releases a large amount of ash and gases into the atmosphere. ...
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  3. What is the difference between primary and secondary pollutants?

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  4. Mention the factors of air pollutants that affect human body.

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  5. How does agriculture lead to pollution? Explain.

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  6. What are the various methods to control air pollution from industries?

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  7. What is the role of citizens in controlling pollution?

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  8. Give few examples of natural air pollution.

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  10. Mention various man-made sources of water pollution.

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  11. Name few inorganic water pollutants.

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  13. How does CO harm us?

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  16. How do radioactive pollutants affect plants?

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  17. How are oxides of nitrogen formed in the air naturally?

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  19. What is the role of nitrogen monoxide in depletion of ozone layer?

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  20. How can acid rain be neutralized?

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