Environmental Science - Study Mode

[#161] Minamata disease is caused by
Correct Answer

(C) Marine Pollution

Explanation

Solution: Minamata disease is caused by marine pollution.

[#162] The planet with a strong greenhouse effect, whose surface temperature averages 480 o C (900 o F) is:
Correct Answer

(B) Venus

Explanation

Solution: The planet with a strong greenhouse effect, whose surface temperature averages 480 o C (900 o F) is Venus.

[#163] Official date of Earth Day is on _________
Correct Answer

(A) April 22

Explanation

Solution: Official date of Earth Day is on April 22.

[#164] Name the disease caused by mercury poisoning in Japan
Correct Answer

(D) Minamata disease

Explanation

Solution: Minamata disease, sometimes referred to as Chisso-Minamata disease, is a neurological syndrome caused by severe mercury poisoning. Symptoms include ataxia, numbness in the hands and feet, general muscle weakness, narrowing of the field of vision and damage to hearing and speech.

[#165] The Chipko movement is started by
Correct Answer

(B) Sunderlal Bahuguna

Explanation

Solution: The Chipko movement is started by Sunderlal Bahuguna.