What does the term SPM stand for in the study of pollution?

D. Suspended Particulate Matter

C. Suspended Pollutant Molecules

D. Suspended Particulate Matter

Which of the following is not a cause of water pollution?

C. Gases from household materials

B. Agricultural runoff containing pesticides

C. Gases from household materials

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The sunlight can reach a depth of _ meters in the ocean.
Correct Answer: B. 200
One-liner
Sunlight can penetrate up to 200 meters in the ocean, beyond which lies the permanently dark aphotic zone.
2.
Basically, environmental pollution is of _?
Correct Answer: B. Three types
One-liner
Environmental pollution is basically of three types: air pollution, water pollution, and land (soil) pollution.
3.
Electrostatic precipitator is used in which one of the following?
Correct Answer: B. Pollution control
One-liner
An electrostatic precipitator is used in pollution control to remove fine particulate matter from industrial exhaust gases.
4.
What does the term SPM stand for in the study of pollution?
Correct Answer: D. Suspended Particulate Matter
One-liner
SPM stands for Suspended Particulate Matter, which refers to tiny solid or liquid particles suspended in the air that contribute to air pollution.
5.
The poisonous substances and gases that are produced by open garbage dumps cause _?
Correct Answer: C. Both A and B
One-liner
The poisonous substances and gases produced by open garbage dumps cause both air and water pollution.
6.
Which of the following is an example of a point source of pollution?
Correct Answer: C. Industries
One-liner
Industries are an example of a point source of pollution because they discharge pollutants from a single, identifiable location such as a pipe or smokestack.
7.
Which natural resource is being depleted by the manufacture of plastics?
Correct Answer: C. Fossil fuels
One-liner
The manufacture of plastics depletes fossil fuels, as most plastics are derived from crude oil and natural gas.
8.
The leading cause of water pollution is ?
Correct Answer: C. Industrial waste
One-liner
The leading cause of water pollution is industrial waste, as industries discharge large volumes of toxic chemicals, heavy metals, and untreated effluents directly into water bodies.
9.
Which resource is limited; they cannot be used over and over again?
Correct Answer: C. Non-renewable Sources
One-liner
Resources that are limited and cannot be used over and over again are called Non-renewable Sources.
10.
Which of the following is not a cause of water pollution?
Correct Answer: C. Gases from household materials
One-liner
Gases from household materials primarily contribute to air pollution, not water pollution.

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