EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The human activity, among the following, which causes maximum environmental pollution having regional and global impact, is
A
Industrialization
B
Urbanization
C
Agriculture
D
Mining
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: Industrialization causes maximum environmental population having regional and global impacts.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pollution is linked to three main human activities: fossil-fuel combustion, primarily by industry and transport; the application of synthetic fertilisers and pesticides in agriculture; and the growing use and complexity of chemicals.

Detailed explanation-3: -1) Burning of fossil fuels: Sulfur dioxide released by the burning of fossil fuels like coal, petroleum is the major cause of air pollution. Gases emitted from vehicles including trucks, jeeps, cars, trains, aeroplanes cause an immense amount of pollution.

Detailed explanation-4: -Humans impact the physical environment in many ways: overpopulation, pollution, burning fossil fuels, and deforestation. Changes like these have triggered climate change, soil erosion, poor air quality, and undrinkable water.

Detailed explanation-5: -The most common type of air pollution is caused by burning fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas. When burned, these materials release harmful chemicals into the air, including carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and sulphur dioxide.

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