Posted inQuiz Quiz: Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Posted by kanwar July 13, 2024No Comments 0 votes, 0 avg 20 Environmental Toxicology Test your knowledge of environmental pollutants, their impacts, and international efforts to mitigate their effects. This quiz covers topics ranging from toxic substances to global treaties. 1 / 13 1. The ionizing radiation, which affects the activities of most of the enzymes is due to A. Interaction of α-particles, β-and γ-rays with enzymes B. Photoemission of electron C. Interaction of radiation with tissues. D. Interaction of electron with body. Ionizing radiation directly damages enzymes by breaking bonds and altering their structure. 2 / 13 2. Eutrophication in lakes is primarily caused by excessive input of: Nitrogen phosphorus Carbon dioxide Heavy metals Pesticides A. 1,2,3,4 & 5 B. 1 & 2 C. 2 & 5 D. 1, 2 & 3 3 / 13 3. Which of the following is an example of a non-point source of pollution? A. Runoff from agricultural fields B. Factory discharge pipe C. Municipal sewage treatment plant D. Leaking underground storage tank 4 / 13 4. Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas? A. Nitrous oxide B. Sulfur dioxide C. Methane D. Carbon dioxide 5 / 13 5. Which of the following is NOT a major source of heavy metal pollution in aquatic ecosystems? A. Natural weathering of rocks B. Atmospheric deposition C. Agricultural runoff D. Industrial effluents 6 / 13 6. The process of removing pollutants from industrial wastewater before discharge is called: A. Incineration B. Effluent treatment C. Bioremediation D. Phytoremediation 7 / 13 7. The use of anthropoid hazard chemicals like DDT causes reduction in fish population because the chemical mimics the effect of A. Luteinizing hormone B. All of the above C. Estrogen D. Testosterone DDT is an endocrine disruptor that mimics the effects of estrogen, leading to reproductive problems in fish. 8 / 13 8. The phenomenon of acid rain is primarily caused by emissions of: A. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) B. Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides C. Carbon monoxide and methane D. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) 9 / 13 9. The Montreal Protocol is an international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of: A. SF6 B. HFCs C. Carbon dioxide D. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) 10 / 13 10. Which type of radiation is most harmful to living organisms? A. Alpha radiation B. Gamma radiation C. Beta radiation D. Infrared radiation 11 / 13 11. Intake of lead may primarily cause the damage of A. Kidney B. Brain C. Liver D. Lung Lead is a neurotoxin that primarily affects the brain, especially in developing children. 12 / 13 12. Biomagnification of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in food webs primarily affects: A. Herbivores B. Top predators C. Primary producers D. Decomposers 13 / 13 13. The thinning of the ozone layer is most pronounced over: A. The tropics B. The equator C. Antarctica D. The Arctic Your score isThe average score is 75% 0% Restart quiz Author kanwar Kanwar Bhan Godara UGC NET JRF Environmental Science View all posts kanwar Kanwar Bhan Godara UGC NET JRF Environmental Science View All Posts Post navigation Previous Post QUIZ: Environmental ModellingNext PostQuiz: Environmental Microbiology