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ScienceClass 10CBSE

1. Which one of the following forms of energy leads to least environmental pollution in the process of its harnessing and utilisation? (a) Nuclear energy (b) Thermal energy (c) Solar energy Geothermal energy

Answer is (c) Solar energy Explanation: In nuclear energy metals like uranium are used which releases harmful rays than can affect the living organisms. In Thermal energy coal is used which releases Sulphur and Carbon-di-oxide and causes air pollution. In the case of geothermal energy the energy is absorbed by the pressure by the heat from the core which can sometimes be extremely hot and dangerous.

ScienceClass 10CBSE

1. Which is the ultimate source of energy? (a) Water (b) Sun (c) Uranium Fossil fuels

Soln: Answer is (b) Sun Explanation: Plants produce food by using solar energy. Fossil fuels are produced from dead plants. Hence Sunlight is the source of all energy either directly or indirectly.

ScienceClass 10CBSE

1. In a hydro power plant (a) Potential energy possessed by stored water is converted into electricity (b) Kinetic energy possessed by stored water is converted into potential energy (c) Electricity is extracted from water Water is converted into steam to produce electricity

Soln: Answer is (a) Potential energy possessed by stored water is converted into electricity . Explanation: Water stored in dams possess potential energy. When it is released it possess potential energy which is used to turn the turbines. Turbines produces electricity.

ScienceClass 10CBSE

1. Fuel used in thermal power plants is (a) water (b) uranium (c) biomass fossil fuels

Soln: Answer is (d) fossil fuels Explanation: Coal is the major fossil fuel used in thermal power plants. Along with coal natural gas and petroleum are also used.

ScienceClass 10CBSE

1. Acid rain happens because (a) sun leads to heating of upper layer of atmosphere (b) burning of fossil fuels release oxides of carbon, nitrogen and sulphur in the atmosphere (c) electrical charges are produced due to friction amongst clouds earth atmosphere contains acids

Soln: Answer is (b) burning of fossil fuels release oxides of carbon, nitrogen and sulphur in the atmosphere Explanation: Acid rain happens when rain water mixes with oxides of Carbon, Nitrogen and Sulphur in the atmosphere.

ScienceClass 10CBSE

1. Which of the following is a non-renewable source of energy? (a) Wood (b) Sun (c) Fossil fuels Wind

Soln: Answer is (b) Sun

ScienceClass 10CBSE

Explain some harmful effects of agricultural practices on the environment.

Soln: Following are the harmful effects of agricultural practices on the environment Soil degradation Extensive cropping causes loss of soil fertility. Also, over the time it can lead to soil erosion and finally to desertification. Pollution Use of synthetic fertilisers and pesticides leads to soil, water and air pollution. • Water shortage Excess use of ground wate

ScienceClass 10CBSE

1.      What are the by-products of fertiliser industries? How do they affect the environment?

Soln: The most common byproduct of fertilizer industries are oxides of nitrogen and sulphur. They pass into the atmosphere and spread to all nearby places. The gases have a corrosive effect on several items besides being harmful to living beings. They also give rise to acid rain. Acid rain is highly destructive to forests, crops and aquatic biota. Oxides of Nitrogen and Sulphur are the most common by-product of fertilizer industries. These oxides pass into the

ScienceClass 10CBSE

1.      Suggest suitable mechanism (s) for waste management in fertiliser industries.

Soln: To manage waste in fgertiliser industry following steps to be taken. For control of gaseous pollutants combustion equipments are used which can be oxidised. The pollutants are exposed to a high temperature in the process. Air pollutants, such as certain gases and vapour and inflammable compounds are controlled through the use' of adsorption equipments. Adsorption is a surface phenomenon and it needs the presence of a large solid surface Toxic and

ScienceClass 10CBSE

1. Name the wastes which are generated in your house daily. What measures would you take for their disposal?

Soln: Wastes generated in our house daily are as follows Kitchen wastes Paper wastes like newspapers, bags, envelopes Plastic bags Vegetable/fruit peels/rind Measures for disposal Measures to take to dispose house waste are Segregation of biodegradable and non-biodegradable Safe disposal of plastic Vegetable/fruit peels can be placed near trees/plants, which on decomposition will e

ScienceClass 10CBSE

1.      Give two differences between food chain and food web.

Soln: Food Chain Food web The food chain is the straight and single pathway for the flow of energy in an ecosystem, through different species of organisms. Food web is defined as the convoluted or complicated pathway of an ecosystem consist of numerous food chains of the different tr

ScienceClass 10CBSE

Suggest any four activities in daily life which are eco-friendly

Soln: Activities in daily life which are eco-friendly are as follows Using of bicycles and electrical bikes instead of vehicles run by fossil Avoid using plastic bas, instead we can use bags made of clothes and Plant trees in our surroundings Stop usage of old items and recycle

ScienceClass 10CBSE

1.      What are decomposers? What will be the consequence of their absence in an ecosystem?

Microorganisms, comprising bacteria and fungi, break-down the dead remains and waste products of organisms. These microorganisms are the decomposers as they break-down the complex organic substances into simple inorganic substances that go into the soil and are used up once more by the plants. If decomposers are absent in the ecosystem recycling of material in the biosphere will not take place which would lead to accumulation of dead plants and animals in the environment. Additionally

ScienceClass 10CBSE

1.      We do not clean ponds or lakes, but an aquarium needs to be cleaned. Why?

Soln: An aquarium is an artificial ecosystem which is incomplete ecosystem when compared to pond or lake which is natural and complete ecosystem.

ScienceClass 10CBSE

1. Select the mis-matched pair in the following and correct it. (a) Biomagnification — Accumulation of chemicals at the successive trophic levels of a food chain (b) Ecosystem — Biotic components of environment (c) Aquarium — A man-made ecosystem Parasites — Organisms which obtain food from other living organisms

Soln: Biomagnification — Accumulation of chemicals at the successive trophic levels of a food chain Ecosystem — Biotic components of environment Aquarium — A man-made ecosystem Parasites — Organisms which obtain food from other living organisms Soln: Answer is (b) Ecosystem — Biotic components of environm

ScienceClass 10CBSE

1.      Explain the role of decomposers in the environment?

Soln: Decomposers breakdown dead and decaying living matter and helps in the nutrient recycling. This will clean the environment by removing dead material.

ScienceClass 10CBSE

1. If a grass hopper is eaten by a frog, then the energy transfer will be from (a) producer to decomposer (b) producer to primary consumer (c) primary consumer to secondary consumer secondary consumer to primary consumer

Soln: Answer is (c) primary consumer to secondary consumer Explanation: Grass hopper is a primary consumer because it feed on grass. If grasshopper is getting eaten by frog. Frog will be secondary consumer.

ScienceClass 10CBSE

1. Suggest one word for each of the following statements/ definitions (a) The physical and biological world where we live in (b) Each level of food chain where transfer of energy takes place (c) The physical factors like temperature, rainfall, wind and soil of an ecosystem Organisms which depend on the producers either directly or indirectly for food

Soln: Environment Trophic level Abiotic factors Consumers or heterotrophs

ScienceClass 10CBSE

1.      Differentiate between biodegradable and non-biodegradable substances. Cite examples.

Soln: Substances which can be broken into pieces by biological process are known as biodegradable substance. Substances which cannot be broken into pieces by biological process are known as non-biodegradable substance.

ScienceClass 10CBSE

1.      Why are crop fields known as artificial ecosystems?

Soln: Crops field are known as artificial ecosystems because they are manmade where certain biotic and abiotic components are manipulated.

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