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Question
The figure given below shows a kind of pollution. Study the figure and answer the following questions.
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- Define the kind of pollution shown here.
- Name two types of the kind of pollution shown here.
- Write two main sources of above mentioned pollution with one example each.
- Write two points to control the given pollution.
Answer in Brief
Solution
- Air pollution is shown here.
Air pollution means degradation of the air quality which harmfully affects the living organisms as well as certain objects. - Gaseous pollution and particulate pollution.
- Vehicle exhaust, such as those powered by petrol or diesel, is a major contributor to gaseous pollution. Factory chimneys, including brick kilns, are major contributors to particle pollution.
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- Planting more and more trees along the roadside or on wasteland.
- Tall chimneys are installed in factories and fitted with filters and electrostatic precipitators.
- Use unleaded petrol and CNG in cars.
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