Ozone Depletion

Q. Which gas is responsible for Bhopal gas tragedy ?

1. Methyl isocyanate (MIC)
2. Methyl alcohol
3. Methane
4. Propane

Q.

Burning of fossil fuels release air pollutants into the atmosphere. Which of the following pollutants is not produced due the burning of coal and petroleum?

1. Oxides of Sulphur

2. Oxides of nitrogen

3. Carbon monoxide

4. Chlorofluorocarbons

Q.

Which of the following are essential for sustaining human life?

1. Land, air and clothes

2. Water, food and clothes

3. Water, land and clothes

4. Air, water and food

Q. Which of the following is a major health risk associated with more UV radiation through the atmosphere due to ozone layer depletion?

1. Increased risk of liver cancer
2. Neurological disorder
3. Increased risk of skin cancer
4. Problems in the digestive system

Q.

Explain how the burning of fossil fuels cause air and soil pollution.

Q.

What is an ozone hole?

Q.

What is the main source of emission of carbon monoxide?

Q. Sulphur oxides combine with water vapour to produce sulphuric acid.

1. False
2. True

Q.

What are the products formed when coal and petroleum burnt?

Q. Montreal protocol is related to

1. Ozone layer depletion
2. Global warming
3. Green house effects
4. Sustainable management

Q.

Burning of fossil fuels release air pollutants into the atmosphere. Which of the following pollutants is not produced due the burning of coal and petroleum?

1. Carbon monoxide

2. Oxides of Sulphur

3. Oxides of nitrogen

4. Chlorofluorocarbons

Q. Which of the following air pollutants is produced from the incomplete burning of vehicles and fuels?

1. Carbon monoxide
2. Carbon dioxide
3. Sulphur trioxide
4. Sulphur dioxide

Q. Which of the following air pollutants is produced from the incomplete burning of vehicles and fuels?

1. Sulphur trioxide
2. Carbon dioxide
3. Carbon monoxide
4. Sulphur dioxide