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. Which of the following is an example of a non-point source of pollution? A. Leaking underground storage tank B. Runoff from agricultural fields C. Factory discharge pipe D. Municipal sewage treatment plant 2 / 13 2. 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. Testosterone D. Estrogen DDT is an endocrine disruptor that mimics the effects of estrogen, leading to reproductive problems in fish. 3 / 13 3. The thinning of the ozone layer is most pronounced over: A. The Arctic B. The equator C. The tropics D. Antarctica 4 / 13 4. 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) 5 / 13 5. The process of removing pollutants from industrial wastewater before discharge is called: A. Incineration B. Phytoremediation C. Effluent treatment D. Bioremediation 6 / 13 6. Biomagnification of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in food webs primarily affects: A. Herbivores B. Primary producers C. Decomposers D. Top predators 7 / 13 7. Which of the following is NOT a major source of heavy metal pollution in aquatic ecosystems? A. Agricultural runoff B. Industrial effluents C. Natural weathering of rocks D. Atmospheric deposition 8 / 13 8. Intake of lead may primarily cause the damage of A. Lung B. Liver C. Kidney D. Brain Lead is a neurotoxin that primarily affects the brain, especially in developing children. 9 / 13 9. Which type of radiation is most harmful to living organisms? A. Gamma radiation B. Beta radiation C. Alpha radiation D. Infrared radiation 10 / 13 10. The ionizing radiation, which affects the activities of most of the enzymes is due to A. Photoemission of electron B. Interaction of ฮฑ-particles, ฮฒ-and ฮณ-rays with enzymes C. Interaction of radiation with tissues. D. Interaction of electron with body. Ionizing radiation directly damages enzymes by breaking bonds and altering their structure. 11 / 13 11. Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas? A. Sulfur dioxide B. Carbon dioxide C. Nitrous oxide D. Methane 12 / 13 12. Eutrophication in lakes is primarily caused by excessive input of: Nitrogen phosphorus ย Carbon dioxide Heavy metals Pesticides A. 1, 2 & 3 B. 2 & 5 C. 1,2,3,4 & 5 D. 1 & 2 13 / 13 13. The Montreal Protocol is an international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of: A. HFCs B. Carbon dioxide C. SF6 D. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) 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