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Environmental Concerns — Revision Notes
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Chemistry
Environmental Concerns revision notes for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Chemistry: 3 topics in quick points.
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Key Topics to Revise
1
Components and Segments of Environment
- Environment consists of biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components.
- Biotic components include plants, animals, and microorganisms.
- Abiotic components include air, water, soil, sunlight, and temperature.
2
Types and Sources of Pollutants
- Pollutants are substances that cause harm when present in excessive amounts in the environment.
- Pollutants can be natural (e.g., volcanic SO₂, forest fires) or human-made (anthropogenic).
- Primary pollutants are released directly into the environment (e.g., CO, SO₂, NOₓ).
3
Effects of Pollution
- Air pollutants like SO₂ cause acid rain, which damages soil nutrients and corrodes buildings.
- CO binds with hemoglobin to form carboxyhemoglobin, reducing oxygen supply in blood.
- CFCs destroy ozone layer, leading to increased UV radiation and health risks.
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Full NotesKey Concepts
The environment has two main componentsThe environment is divided into fourPollutants are substances that harmPollution sources are either stationary (fixedKey environmental problems include
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What are the important topics in Environmental Concerns for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Chemistry?
Key topics in Environmental Concerns include Components and Segments of Environment, Types and Sources of Pollutants, Effects of Pollution. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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