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If you were tasked with reducing the environmental impact of acid rain in an industrial area, which of the following strategies would you implement first, based on long-term benefits?
- Immediate reduction in industrial emissions using scrubbers and filters.
- Increase tree plantations to absorb CO2 and neutralize soil acidity.
- Promote the use of renewable energy sources over fossil fuels.
- Regulate the production of goods in industries to lower acid-producing emissions.
Answer
Promote the use of renewable energy sources over fossil fuels.
Reason — The main source of acid rain emission is the combustion of fossil fuels in automobiles, factories and power plants. Promoting the use of renewable energy sources like solar, wind and hydel energy in place of fossil fuels addresses the root cause of acid rain and provides the most sustainable long-term benefit.
Related Questions
Which of the following is/are correct statement(s)?
Statement 1: The greenhouse effect is necessary to maintain life on Earth, but an excess of it leads to global warming.
Statement 2: The greenhouse effect is entirely harmful and should be reduced as much as possible.
Which of the following is correct?
- Only Statement 1 is true.
- Only Statement 2 is true.
- Both Statements 1 and 2 are true.
- Both Statements 1 and 2 are false.
Assertion (A): The right to redress enables consumers to seek compensation for faulty products or subpar services.
Reason (R): The right to redress does not apply to online purchases and transactions.
Read the statements and choose the correct option
- A is true but R is false
- A is false but R is true
- Both A and R are true and R explains A.
- Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.
The consumer has the right to get compensation against unfair trade practices under
- Right to choose
- Right to seek redressal
- Right to safety
- Right to inform
How does acid rain impact the environment?
(1) It leads to a decrease in carbon dioxide levels.
(2) It increases soil fertility and agricultural productivity.
(3) It damages aquatic ecosystems, forests, and buildings.
(4) It accelerates the process of desertification.
- 1 & 2
- 3 & 4
- Only 1
- Only 3