Cataract and skin cancer are caused by
depletion of nitric oxide
depletion of ozone layer
increase in methane
depletion of nitrous oxide
B.
depletion of ozone layer
The most serious effect of the depletion of ozone layer is that the UV rays coming from the sun can pass through the stratosphere and reach the surface of the earth. It has been found that with increase in the exposure to UV rays, the chance for occurence of skin cancer increases, also exposure of eye to UV rays damages the cornea and lens of the eye and may cause cataract and even blindness.
On the top of mountain, water boils at
high temperature
same temperature
high pressure
low temperature
Which of the following statements are correct?
A. Ocean is sink for CO2.
B. Greenhouse effect causes lowering of temperature of earth's surface.
C. To control CO emission by automobiles, usually catalytic convertor are fitted into exhaust pipes.
D. H2SO4, herbicides and insecticides form mist.
C and D
A and B
B and D
A and D
Which of the following causes blue baby syndrome?
High concentration of lead in drinking water.
High concentration of sulphates in drinking water.
High concentration of nitrates in drinking water.
High concentration of copper in drinking water.
N2O4 2NO2 - Q
The unit of Kp for the given reaction is
atmosphere
atmosphere2
atmosphere-1
None of these