Air and its constituents : Unit 1

Q1. What are the various gaseous pollutants present in air?

Q2. Name three green house gases.
Q3. Write full form of CNG and LPG.
Q4. Define nitrogen fixation.
Q5. Which human activities are leading to global warming.
Q6.Describe various methods of controlling pollution.
Q7. Explain the conversion of nitrogen into nitrates when there is lightning.
Q8. Define : a) pollutants
effect e) global warming

b) acid rain

c) air pollution

d) green house

Q9.Air is a mixture .Support this statement citing at least three evidences.

Q10. What is the percentage of oxygen in air? Why is oxygen called active
air?
Q11. Although carbondioxide plays no role in respiration ,all life would come
to an end ifthere was no carbon dioxide in air. Support this statement with
relevant facts.
Q12. Explain the role of water vapours in modifying the earths climate.
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