Question
What are effective methods to reduce air pollution?
(A) Increased use of fossil fuels (B) Afforestation (C) Carpooling (D) Use of renewable energy sources Choose the correct answer from the options given below:Solution
Afforestation (B), carpooling (C), and the use of renewable energy sources (D) are all effective methods for reducing air pollution. Afforestation helps in capturing carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas. Carpooling reduces the number of vehicles on the road, thus decreasing vehicular emissions. Utilizing renewable energy sources like solar and wind instead of burning fossil fuels directly reduces air pollutants.
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(A) The use of electricity and fossil fuelsÂ
(B) Recyclin...
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(A) Was enacted to prevent deforestation
(B) Promotes th...
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(A) Coal
(B) Solar energy
(C) Wind energy
(D) Natural gas
Choose the c...
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(A) Monoculture farming
(B) Use of biological pest control
(C) Integrated soil...
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Match the following terms with their appropriate impact on the environment:
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