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Pollution - Preventive Measures

ICSE · Class 9 · Geography

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Card 1Introduction to Pollution

What is pollution?

Answer

Pollution is the contamination of air, soil, or water by the discharge of harmful substances. It harms living things and disturbs the environment.

Card 2Introduction to Pollution Prevention

What is pollution prevention?

Answer

Pollution prevention is the reduction or elimination of pollution at the source. It is better to stop pollution before it is created than to clean it later.

Card 3Pollution Prevention Methods

How does using raw materials more efficiently help prevent pollution?

Answer

Efficient use of raw materials reduces waste, saves resources, and lowers the amount of harmful substances produced. This helps protect human health and the environment.

Card 4Carpooling

What is carpooling?

Answer

Carpooling is the sharing of car journeys so that more than one person travels in a car. It is also called car sharing, ride sharing, lift sharing, or covoiturage. It helps reduce travel costs and pol

Card 5Carpooling

How does carpooling reduce pollution and traffic problems?

Answer

Carpooling reduces carbon emissions, traffic congestion, and the need for parking spaces. It also lowers each person's costs, tolls, and driving stress.

Card 6Carpooling

When is carpooling especially useful?

Answer

Carpooling is more useful for people who work in places with many jobs nearby and for those who live in areas with high residential density.

Card 7Public Transport

What is public transport?

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Public transport includes trains, trams, and buses. It offers an alternative to private vehicles and helps reduce road traffic and air pollution.

Card 8Public Transport

Why is promotion of public transport considered a preventive measure against pollution?

Answer

Public transport can relieve traffic congestion and reduce air pollution from road transport. Encouraging it supports a more sustainable transport system.

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