Environmental Issues Class 12 Notes
Chapter 16 Environmental Issues
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This chapter covers sub-topics such as air pollution, ozone depletion, and radioactive waste. Students can log into the platform and start practicing questions to stay prepared. Practical questions and notes put students ahead of their peers. Scroll down to learn more.
CBSE CLASS 12th BIOLOGY CH-16
Points to Remember
Below we have provided some of the important points to remember for NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 16 to ace your exams:
Anthropogenic Influence is polluting almost all habitats.
The three major issues related to air pollution include Acid Rain, Ozone Depletion and Greenhouse Gases.
Ozone depletion can increase the risk of skin cancer.
Run-off water, domestic sewage and other such things are the main causes of water pollution.
Irreparable computers and electronic goods generate electronic wastes (e-wastes), causing modem age pollution.
Topics and Sub-topics
This chapter deals with Environmental Issues- one of the main concerns in today’s world. With global environmental issues rising, it is crucial to stay updated. Students must practice the questions given at Vidyakul so that they can learn more about environmental issues.
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Anthropogenic Influence is polluting almost all habitats.
The three major issues related to air pollution include Acid Rain, Ozone Depletion and Greenhouse Gases.
Ozone depletion can increase the risk of skin cancer.
Run-off water, domestic sewage and other such things are the main causes of water pollution.
Irreparable computers and electronic goods generate electronic wastes (e-wastes), causing modem age pollution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the different types of environmental pollution?
1. Air pollution 2. Water pollution 3. Noise pollution 4. Soil pollution 5. Radioactive pollution
What is ‘Greenhouse effect’?
The overall warming of the Earth’s surface and troposhere caused by the presence of water vapour, carbon dioxide, methane and certian other gases. This heating effect is known as ‘Greenhouse effect’.
What is the meaning of ‘Factory farming’?
It is system of rearing liestock using highly intensive methods and this increases the risk of pathogens like E. coli and salmonella that cause food-borne illness in people.
What are the different types of environmental pollution?
What is ‘Greenhouse effect’?
What is the meaning of ‘Factory farming’?
Practice Questions
Define Eutrophication?
What is Biological magnification?
List out the causes of global warming?
What are the effective measures taken to reduce environmental pollution?
Define Eutrophication?
What is Biological magnification?
List out the causes of global warming?
What are the effective measures taken to reduce environmental pollution?
