CameraIcon

SearchIcon

MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Air Pollutants

In a city, a ...

Question

In a city, a thermal power plant produces a large amount of smoke while generating electricity. Which of the following problems is not a result of the smoke released by the factory?

A

Smog

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

B

Air borne disease

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

C

Acid rain

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

D

Breathing disorders

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B Air borne disease
Air borne disease are caused by bacteria and viruses present in air. The burning of fossil fuels does not release any bacteria and virus into the atmosphere.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

0

Similar questions

Q. Which one of the following statements about power stations is not true?

(a) hydroelectric power stations use water to drive turbines
(b) in a power station, turbines drive generators
(c) electricity from thermal power stations differs from that produced in hydroelectric power stations
(d) in hydroelectric power stations and thermal power stations, alternators produce electricity

Q. Which fuel is used in thermal power plant? What are the problems associated with this type of power generation?

Q. Smoke released from power plants on mixing with fog gives which reduces .

Q. Particulate and gaseous pollutants along with harmless gases are released from the thermal power plants. Which among the following is not an example of a gas released from such thermal power plants?

Q. Why do beekeepers use a bee smoker while inspecting the hives or harvesting honey from the hives?

I. Smoke helps to calm down the honeybees.
II. Smoke causes immediate death of the honeybees.
III. Smoke helps to mask the alert pheromones released by the honeybees.

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Air pollutants

BIOLOGY

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Standard VIII Biology

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon