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Multiple choice our life and environment geography

The cement factories emit dust and smoke which contains carbon, metals and other solid materials that pollute the _______.

  1. Water

  2. Land

  3. Air

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Factories are a major cause of air pollution an need to be checked regularly so that they follow environmental regulation policies. 

Multiple choice our life and environment geography

SWERA stands for __________.

  1. Solar and Wind Energy Research Assignment

  2. Solar and Wind Energy Resource Assessment

  3. Solar and Wind Energy Rejection Agreement

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

SWERA was initiated by UNEP (United Nations Environment Program) along with Global Environment Facility to identify such locations to harness the energy trapped in wind and sun, which is a renewable form of energy.

Multiple choice our life and environment geography

The UNEP and Global Environment Facility have begun a project called __________ which helps to facilitate investment in the large-scale use of solar and wind energy in developing countries.

  1. Solar and Wind Energy Resource Assessment

  2. Solar and Wind Energy Research Assignment

  3. Solar and Wind Energy Rejection Agreement

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

SWERA (Solar and Wind Energy Assessment) was initiated by UNEP (United Nations Environment Program) along with Global Environment Facility with the intention to identify such locations to harness the energy trapped in wind and sun, which is a renewable form of energy and invest at large-scale.

Multiple choice our life and environment geography

Cement manufacturing is one of the largest _________ commodity industry.

  1. Mineral

  2. Essential

  3. Consumer

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Cement is a mineral-based commodity produced through the processing of limestone and other minerals.

Multiple choice our life and environment geography

A foul-smelling gas known for its rotten egg-like odour called hydrogen sulphide is also emitted from the petroleum refineries.  

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Hydrogen sulphide is a common byproduct of petroleum refining and is well-known for its characteristic rotten egg odor.

Multiple choice our life and environment geography

Give full form of UNEP.

  1. United Nations Environment Programme

  2. United Nations Engineering Programme

  3. United Nations English Programme

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

UNEP is an arm of United Nations aimed at coordinating and formulating environmental programs in member countries. It assists the developing countries in implementing environment friendly processes and techniques and promotes sustainable development.

Multiple choice our life and environment geography

Thermal power plants emit large quantities of _________which is a greenhouse gas

  1. carbon monoxide

  2. carbon dioxide

  3. nitrogen oxide

  4. both A and C
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Thermal power plants burning fossil fuels release large amounts of carbon dioxide, which is the primary greenhouse gas.

Multiple choice our life and environment geography

Environmental degradation does not consists of ______________.

  1. Land degradation and soil erosion

  2. Problem of overgrazing and ecological degradation

  3. Floods

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Environmental degradation includes land degradation, soil erosion, overgrazing, and ecological damage. Floods are also considered natural disasters that contribute to or result from environmental degradation.

Multiple choice our life and environment geography

What gets released in the air due to the activities like drilling, blasting, road haulage, crushing and screening?

  1. Smoke and dust

  2. Fumes

  3. Particulate matter

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Mining and quarrying activities like drilling, blasting, and crushing generate significant amounts of dust, smoke, and particulate matter.