SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

BIOLOGY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which human activity would be most likely to have a negative impact on the environment?

A	Planting trees to control soil erosion
B	Limiting the use of chemicals that kill weeds.
C	Stopping the draining of swamps.
D	Burning coal and oil to generate electric power.

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Several principal emissions result from coal combustion: Sulfur dioxide (SO2), which contributes to acid rain and respiratory illnesses. Nitrogen oxides (NOx), which contribute to smog and respiratory illnesses. Particulates, which contribute to smog, haze, and respiratory illnesses and lung disease.

Detailed explanation-2: -When fossil fuels are burned, they release large amounts of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, into the air. Greenhouse gases trap heat in our atmosphere, causing global warming.

Detailed explanation-3: -Coal and Air Pollution Air pollution from coal-fired power plants is linked with asthma, cancer, heart and lung ailments, neurological problems, acid rain, global warming, and other severe environmental and public health impacts.

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