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Multiple choice geography pollution - types and sources study of water pollution threats to water resource major hazards in india and prevention

By avoiding the use of vehicle horns we can reduce __________ pollution.

  1. Water

  2. Environment

  3. Air

  4. Noise
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Explanation

Noise is unwanted sound. A sound which has unpleasant effects and discomfort to ears is called as noise. Generally sound generated by vehicles, horns, loudspeakers, planes, construction etc. are reasons of noise pollution.

Multiple choice geography pollution - types and sources study of water pollution threats to water resource major hazards in india and prevention

Effects of noise pollution on environment include _________.

  1. Cracks in national monuments

  2. Cracks in archaeological monuments

  3. Cracks in hills

  4. All of these
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Explanation

The effect caused by industries, railways, explosions, and commotion in the cities, aircraft, etc., can be felt on animals and birds. Noise emissions caused by supersonic aircraft, railway noise emissions etc may cause miscarriage in mammals, fishes, and birds.

Intense noise levels also affect non-living things too. The sonic booms cause cracks in national and archaeological monuments, as well as very high levels of noise, are the cause of cracks in hills. High-intensity explosions can break glass panes and vibrations in buildings.

Multiple choice geography pollution - types and sources study of water pollution threats to water resource major hazards in india and prevention

Interference in communication and sleep are the causes of _____.

  1. Soil pollution

  2. Water pollution

  3. Noise pollution

  4. Air pollution
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Explanation

Noise pollution affects both health and behavior. Unwanted sound (noise) can damage psychological health. Noise pollution can cause hypertension, high stress levels, tinnitus, hearing loss, sleep disturbances, and other harmful effects.

Sound becomes unwanted when it either interferes with normal activities such as sleeping, conversation, or disrupts or diminishes one's quality of life.

Multiple choice geography pollution - types and sources study of water pollution threats to water resource major hazards in india and prevention

Hearing inability or deafness is causes due to ___________.

  1. Noise pollution

  2. Soil pollution

  3. Water pollution

  4. Air pollution
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Explanation

Noise pollution refers to excessive or harmful levels of sound that can damage the auditory system. Prolonged exposure to high-intensity noise is a primary cause of hearing loss or deafness.

Multiple choice geography pollution - types and sources study of water pollution threats to water resource major hazards in india and prevention

__________ is an unwanted sound that is an irritant and source of stress.

  1. Soil pollution

  2. Water pollution

  3. Noise pollution

  4. None of these
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Explanation

Noise can be defined as an unpleasant and unwanted sound. Noise pollution affects both health and behavior. Unwanted sound (noise) can damage psychological health. Noise pollution can cause hypertension, high stress levels, tinnitus, hearing loss, sleep disturbances, and other harmful effects.

Sound becomes unwanted when it either interferes with normal activities such as sleeping, conversation, or disrupts or diminishes one's quality of life

Multiple choice geography water bodies study of water pollution threats to water resource pollution and environment major hazards in india and prevention

Which of these statements is not a valid reason for the depletion of flora and fauna?

  1. Agricultural expansion

  2. Large scale development projects

  3. Grazing and fuel-wood collection

  4. Rapid industrialisation and urbanisation
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Explanation

Human activities have been the major causes for the depletion of flora and fauna. Various such activities are –

1. Agricultural expansion

2. Shifting cultivation (Jhum), a type of ‘slash and burn’ agriculture.

3. Large scale development projects.

4. Mining activities.

5. Habitat destruction, hunting, poaching, over-exploitation of forest products, environmental degradation, forest-fire are some other factors which have led to the decline of India’s biodiversity.

6. Environmental destruction due to unequal access, inequitable consumption of resources and differential sharing of responsibilities for environmental well-being are also responsible for the depletion of flora and fauna.

Multiple choice geography human activities and environmental degradation study of water pollution threats to water resource major hazards in india and prevention

Ozone layer depletion is due to ________.

  1. air pollution

  2. water pollution

  3. soil pollution

  4. none of these
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Explanation

The ozone layer plays a important role in protecting humans and other living organisms from the harmful UV rays of the sun. The ozone layer is present in the stratosphere, and is now depleted due to air pollution which leads to global warming.

Multiple choice geography human activities and environmental degradation study of water pollution threats to water resource major hazards in india and prevention

Lead poisoning results in bronchitis and lack of appetite in ______.

  1. Humans

  2. Pet animals

  3. Both a and b

  4. None of these
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Explanation

Lead particulates (from automobile exhausts) cause lead poisoning result­ing in convulsions, delirium, coma and even death in Humans.

When the animals feed upon the particulate coated plants (especially with Fluo­rine, Lead, Arsenic) they get affected with Arsenic poisoning (cattle and sheep) and Arsenic poisoning (cattle). Lead poisoning results in bronchitis and lack of appetite in pet animals.