1. Details of Module and its structure Module Detail Subject Name Chemistry Course Name Chemistry 01 (Class XI, Semester - 2) Module Name/Title Environmental Chemistry: Part 1 Module Id kech_21401 Pre-requisites Knowledge about environment and hazards of various chemicals Objectives After going through this lesson, the learners will be able to: Understand the meaning of environmental chemistry Define atmospheric pollution and tropospheric pollution Explain reasons for global warming and greenhouse effect Identify causes for acid rain and smog formation. keywords Environmental Pollution, Atmospheric Pollution, Tropospheric Pollution, Gaseous Air Pollutants, Global Warming and Greenhouse Effect, Acid Rain, Particulate Pollutants, Smog 2 ...
–| 1 |– ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION SYLLABUS FOR HIGHER SECONDARY FIRST YEAR COURSE Introduction : The present status of Environment Education in schools had its genesis in the National Policy of Education (NPE) 1986 (modified in 1992), in which ‘Protection of the Environment’ is stated as a common core around which a National Curriculum Framework would be woven. The NPE, 1986 emphasized the need to create awareness of environmental concerns by integrating it in the educational process at all stages of education and for all sections of the society. Accordingly, the National Curriculum for Elementary and Secondary Education : ...
NCERT Exemplar Solutions for Class 12 Biology Chapter 16 - Environmental Issues Multiple-Choice Questions 1. Non-biodegradable pollutants are created by a. Nature b. Excessive use of resources c. Humans d. Natural disasters Ans: Correct option is c. Toxic pollutants which cannot be degraded or decomposed in a natural way into less harmful components are called as non-biodegradable pollutants i.e., they would not decompose when thrown away on ground. The primary source of non-biodegradable pollutants are humans because of the consumption rates of these being so high. These pollutants include various metals like arsenic, polythene, mercury; plastic; and synthetic fibers ...