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Multiple choice types, sources and impact of waste accumulation waste management - impact of waste accumulation our life and environment geography

BOD refers to the ______________.

  1. Bidding of Dermatology

  2. Binding of Dirt

  3. Biochemical occupied Date

  4. Biochemical Oxygen demand
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The amount of oxygen required by bacteria to break down the organic matter present in a certain volume of a sample of water is called Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD). The amount of BOD in the water is the measure of the amount of organic material in the water.

Multiple choice types, sources and impact of waste accumulation waste management - impact of waste accumulation our life and environment geography

Which toxic material affects blood system, causes behavioural disorders and can also cause  death?

  1. Lead

  2. Cadmium

  3. NIckel

  4. Mercury
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Lead is a toxicant that has multiple effects on the body. It gets stored in teeth and bones and accumulates there making them hollow and weak. It is released in the blood leading to a high concentration of lead which causes deformity in children during pregnancy. It affects the brain and kidney functioning.

Multiple choice types, sources and impact of waste accumulation waste management - impact of waste accumulation our life and environment geography

Which of the metropolitan cities produces energy from municipal waste?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Delhi

  4. Kolkata
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The North Delhi Municipal Corporation has launched India’s largest waste-to-energy plant at Narela-Bawana. Venkaiah Naidu, Union minister for urban development, inaugurated the project at the Civic Centre. The project will use 2,000 metric tonnes of waste every day to generate 24 megawatts of energy.

The plant is expected to provide respite from overflowing landfill sites in Delhi as it will incinerate the waste to generate power.

Multiple choice types, sources and impact of waste accumulation waste management - impact of waste accumulation our life and environment geography

Where is nuclear waste ultimately going to be stored in the U.S.?

  1. Chino, California

  2. Billings, Montana

  3. Yucca Mountain, Nevada

  4. Raleigh, North Carolina
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Yucca Mountain in Nevada was designated by the U.S. government as the site for the deep geological repository for spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste.

Multiple choice water and mineral resources in tamil nadu tamil nadu agriculture human geography in tamil nadu geography economics

Which one of the following types of energy production takes place in a belt from Nagercoil to Madurai?

  1. Solar

  2. Wind

  3. Tidal

  4. Thermal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

India now ranks as a “wind superpower” in the world. The largest wind farm cluster is located in Tamil Nadu from Nagercoil to Madurai. Apart from these, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra and Lakshadweep have important wind farms. Nagarcoil and Jaisalmer are well known for effective use of wind energy in the country.

Multiple choice water and mineral resources in tamil nadu tamil nadu agriculture human geography in tamil nadu geography economics

Which hydroelectric project does not belong to Tamil Nadu?

  1. Kundah

  2. Kadamparai

  3. Aliyar

  4. Idukki
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The idukki Hydroelectric project does not belongs to Tamil Nadu. The Idukki Hydroelectric Project is the biggest hydroelectric Project in Kerala. It comprises of three dams at Idukki, Cheruthony and Kulamavu and related systems. The Idukki Dam is a dam constructed across the Periyar River in Kerala.

Multiple choice water and mineral resources in tamil nadu tamil nadu agriculture human geography in tamil nadu geography economics

Which one of the following types of energy production takes place in a belt from Nagercoil to Madurai?

  1. Solar

  2. Wind

  3. Tidal

  4. Thermal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The region between Nagercoil and Madurai in Tamil Nadu is famous for its high wind potential, leading to the establishment of numerous wind farms. This area is a significant hub for wind energy production in India.

Multiple choice water and mineral resources in tamil nadu tamil nadu agriculture human geography in tamil nadu geography economics

An important uranium mine of India is located at _______.

  1. Vashi

  2. Jaduguda

  3. Gauribidanur

  4. Manavalakurichi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
  • Jaduguda is a  town in Purbi Singhbhum district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.
  • Jaduguda mine has the distinction of being the first uranium mine of the country.
  • Jaduguda uranium mine, the deepest operating underground mine of the country, is in uninterrupted operation since 1968.
  •  It has depth of nearly 3000 feet, one of the deepest in the country.