Part - 2 CH - 9 Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems — Geography STD 12 Humanities — Question
CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 HumanitiesGeographyPart - 2 CH - 9 Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems5 Marks
Question
Describe the effects and remedies for air pollution.
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Answer
Effects of Air Pollution:
It causes various respiratory diseases like asthma, sore throat, sneezing, allergic rhinitis, smoky fog over the cities commonly known as smog prevails which may lead to accidents.
Air pollution also causes acid rain.
It leads to global warming which creates variation in the rhythmic cycle of seasons.
Depletion of the ozone layer is the result of excessive chlorofluorocarbons and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
It is also responsible for the various skin diseases like, itching of eyes, pimples, etc.
Measures to curb Air Pollution:
Promote afforestation
Use electrical appliances with four star or five star ratings.
Use CNG for automobiles.
Proper chimney should be installed.
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