Mark the following statements as true or false. Correct the false statements.
(a) Water pollution is caused by the smoke given out by factories.
(b) Pesticides and fertilisers cause both soil and water pollution.
(c) Breathing in suspended particulate matter is not as harmful as breathing in carbon dioxide.
(d) Fertilisers provide nutrients to the soil, therefore they cannot be replaced.
(e) There are no alternatives for fossil fuels.

Open in App

Solution

(a) False

Smoke given out by factories causes air pollution.

(b) True

(c) False

Breathing in suspended particulate matter is as harmful as breathing in carbon dioxide. It may lead to various respiratory problems, such as asthma.

(d) False

Fertilisers can be replaced by natural, organic products called manure, which provides nutrients to the soil.

(e) False

Solar, wind, hydro and nuclear energy can be used as alternatives to fossil fuels.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Q. State whether the following statements are true or false.
Statement 1: Fertilisers do not cause any harm to the microorganisms in the soil.
Statement 2: Addition of fertilisers causes water pollution.

Question 12

State whether the following statements are True or False. In case a statement is false, write the correct statement.
1. Sewage is a solid waste which causes water pollution and soil pollution.
2. Used water is wastewater.
3. Wastewater could be reused.
4. Where underground sewerage systems and refuse disposal systems are not available, the high-cost onsite sanitation system can be adopted.

Q. I am the type of pollution caused by burning of fossil fuels like petrol or coal and the smoke of burning garbage. I float around and cause breathing problems. I am __________ pollution.

Q. Identify the correct option for the following question.
Fertilisers cause water pollution. Hence, other methods are often used for replenishing nutrients in the soil.
I. Name two such methods.
II. Which among these two methods is more economical?

Q. In the following question a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is given. Choose the correct option out of the choices given
Assertion (A): Excessive use of chlorinated synthetic pesticides causes soil and water pollution. Reason (R): Such pesticides are non-biodegradable.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program