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Question 17 Marks
Crossword puzzle :
Across:
1. A gas that supports combustion.
4. The compound that turns lime water milky.
5. The Gaseous jacket that surrounds the Earth.
6. It is used as a refrigerant.
7. Solid form of carbon dioxide.
Down:
2. The process by which atmospheri&oitrogen is converted into nitrates.
3. The common name of the compound formed when nails are exposed to moist air.
8. It changes the fertility of the soil, destroys plants and aquatic life.
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Question 27 Marks
What are the effects of acid rain? How can we prevent them?
Answer
  • Acid rain affects us in many ways. Some of the consequences are given below.
  1. It irritates the eyes and skin of human beings.
  2. It inhibits the germination and growth of seedlings.
  3. It changes the fertility of the soil, destroys plants and aquatic life.
  4. It causes corrosion of many buildings, bridges, etc.
  • Preventive measures:
    Acid rain and its effects can be controlled in the following ways.
  1. Minimizing the usage of fossil fuels such as petrol, diesel, etc.
  2. Using CNG (Compressed Natural Gas).
  3. Using a non – conventional sources of energy.
  4. Proper disposal of industrial wastes.
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