NEET BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A recent air quality study conducted by the World Health Organization showed that 7 of 10 of the world’s most polluted cities are in China. What is the MOST LIKELY effect of such pollution on the people of China?
A
The Chinese population is moving from urban to rural areas to escape the pollution.
B
Respiratory and heart disease related to air pollution are the leading causes of death in China.
C
The Chinese government is cooperating with the United Nations to solve the pollution problem.
D
The water sources of the nation are being severely damaged as a result of the air pollution.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Technically, there isn’t a safe level of PM10, as any amount of particulate matter in your air isn’t a good thing. Keeping your exposure to PM10 concentrations below 54.0 µg/m³ is the best way to prevent any short or long-term health effects from developing.

Detailed explanation-2: -These categories help you to easily and quickly identify your level of risk. 1-3 Low health risk. 4-6 Moderate health risk. 7-10 High health risk. 10 + Very high health risk.

Detailed explanation-3: -On the basis of average AQI data of various cities of different countries were compared to find out the top 10 most polluted cities in the world in 2022. Kashgar, China was in first place, followed by New Delhi, India.

Detailed explanation-4: -China is rich in fossil fuel resources and doesn’t resist exploiting them even though it also invests in green energy sources (mainly solar). As a result, large amounts o greenhouse gases with particulate matter reach the atmosphere. Another reason is China’s role in global trade.

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