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Class 11 Chemistry Practice Test: Environmental Chemistry - Soil Pollution
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Soil contamination, soil pollution, or land pollution as a part of land degradation is caused by the presence of xenobiotic (human-made) chemicals or other alteration in the natural soil environment. Soil Pollution is typically caused by industrial activity, agricultural chemicals or improper disposal of waste. The most common chemicals involved are petroleum hydrocarbons, polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (such as naphthalene and benzo(a)pyrene), solvents, pesticides, lead, and other heavy metals. Contamination is correlated with the degree of industrialization and intensity of chemical... Show more
Class 11 Chemistry Practice Test: Environmental Chemistry - Soil Pollution
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10 Questions

1. Which of the following is an herbicide?
2. Identify the substance that is not an organic toxin.
3. Pesticides and herbicides are the major components of chemical pollution.
4. Before World War II, which chemical was used for pest control?
5. Pick out the correct characteristic of organic toxins.
6. At each trophic level, the pollutant gets 10 times more concentrated.
7. In the recent days, where has the pesticide industry has shifted to?
8. Pick out the correct statement about carbamates from the following.
9. Which one of the following chemicals has been banned in India?
10. Identify the correct statement regarding negative soil pollution.