The underground water is mainly polluted due to:
entering of polluted water to the water table.
the construction of polluted water.
the construction of well.
oil spills.
The presence of high coliform counts in water indicate:
contamination by human wastes.
phosphorus contamination.
decreased biological oxygen demand.
hydrocarbon contamination.
Which of the following diseases is transmitted by mosquitoes?
Cholera
Typhoid
Cryptosporidiosis
Malaria
The process whereby an increasing proportion of the population lives in cities is known as :
ruralism
secularization
evolution
urbanization
The three primary soil macronutrients are:
carbon, oxygen, and water.
copper, cadmium, and carbon.
potassium, phosphorus, and nitrogen.
boron, zinc, and manganese.
Which of the following conditions would lead to the most soil erosion?
Heavy rainfall (from a single storm) in an area of low average annual rainfall.
Steep slopes in a tropical rainforest.
An agricultural region where soil conservation practices are implemented.
An area that has been urbanized for several decades or more.
What are pollutants that interfere with the normal functioning of hormones called?
Radioisotopes
Synergists
Stimulants
Endocrine disruptors