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Why does water covered with excessive algal growth become polluted? - Chemistry

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Why does water covered with excessive algal growth become polluted?

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Due to the excessive growth of algae water contains a lot of phosphate due to the inflow of the fertilizers from the surroundings. The decomposition of algae leads to the bad smell and taste and even makes it unfit for drinking, bathing, washing, swimming, boating etc. and concentration of dissolved oxygen also decreases which may be harmful for aquatic life. 

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पाठ 14: Environmental Chemistry - Multiple Choice Questions (Type - I) [पृष्ठ १७९]

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पाठ 14 Environmental Chemistry
Multiple Choice Questions (Type - I) | Q 27 | पृष्ठ १७९

संबंधित प्रश्‍न

Name the anthropogenic sources of water pollution.


How is the use of plastic bags harmful for environmental degradation? Evaluate it by citing suitable reasons.


The disposal of urban waste has become a serious concern for the local authorities. Analyze the statement with suitable examples.


What is the importance of measuring BOD of a water body?


Assertion (A): If BOD level of water in a reservoir is less than 5 ppm it is highly polluted.

Reason (R): High biological oxygen demand means low activity of bacteria in water.


How can you apply green chemistry for the following:

To reduce the consumption of petrol and diesel.


Which of the following is the largest contributor to water pollution in India?


Hepatitis A is transmitted due to


Respiratory diseases are mainly caused by ______ pollution.


Read the given source and answer the questions that follow: 

The main sources of noise pollution are various factories, mechanized construction and demolition Works, automobiles and aircraft, etc. There may be added periodical but polluting noise from sirens, loudspeakers used in various festivals, programmes associated with community activities. The level of steady noise is measured by sound level expressed in terms of decibels (dB).

Of all these sources, the biggest nuisance is the noise produced by traffic, because its intensity and nature depend upon factors, such as the type of aircraft, vehicle, train and the condition of road, as well as, that of vehicle (in case of automobiles). In sea traffic, the noise pollution is confined to the harbour due to loading and unloading activities being carried. Industries cause noise pollution but with varying intensity depending upon the type of industry.

Noise pollution is location specific and its intensity declines with increase in distance from the source' of pollution, i.e. industrial areas, arteries of transportation, airport, etc. Noise Pollution is hazardous in many metropolitan and big cities in India.

  1. Explain the meaning of noise pollution.
  2. Why is noise pollution hazardous in metropolitan cities in India? 
  3. "Noise pollution is location specific." Explain with argument. 

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