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Name any two small-scale industries that can be the source of particulate air pollution.

The following sources are the sources of the particulate air pollution:


1. Brick-Kiln-industries - Several harmful gases are emitted; like carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen. Particulate matter is also released as a result of burning of coal in the brick kilns.


2. Textile industries - These industries employ diesel generators and boilers. The pollutants - suspended particulate matter, sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen - are released into the air.


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Mention whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F)

(i) Pollution and pollutant are one and the same thing. (T/F)


(ii) Rubber types of motor vehicles contribute to particulate pollution. (T/F)


(iii) The chief gaseous air pollutants are CO2 and SO2. (T/F)


(iv) Kitchen garbage and leftovers in food dishes can be used for making manure (compost). (T/F)


(v) Brick kilns give out both gaseous and particulate pollutants. (T/F)

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Name any four ways to control vehicular air pollution.

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Give two examples of gaseous air pollutants.

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Mention whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F)

(i) Liquid kitchen waste alone constitutes the sewage. (T/F)


(ii) Household detergents are safe and non-contributors to water pollution. (T/F)


(iv) Thermal power plants give out a lot of hot waste water. (T/F)


(v) Hot water discharged into water bodies hardly affects the fish and other aquatic life. (T/F)