Why is it important to distinguish deserts from construction activity as sources of atmospheric dust?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Because one is natural and the other is human-made, so control strategies differ
Source attribution is essential in environmental management. Desert dust is mainly a natural product of wind erosion over exposed, dry surfaces, whereas construction dust is a human-made local emission that can be reduced through covering materials, water spraying and site controls. Therefore option A is correct. The distractors deny dust production, confuse dust with water vapour, or incorrectly claim that both sources directly produce ozone.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because one is natural and the other is human-made, so control strategies differ
Why is this the correct answer?
Source attribution is essential in environmental management. Desert dust is mainly a natural product of wind erosion over exposed, dry surfaces, whereas construction dust is a human-made local emission that can be reduced through covering materials, water spraying and site controls. Therefore option A is correct. The distractors deny dust production, confuse dust with water vapour, or incorrectly claim that both sources directly produce ozone.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Theory Base of Accounting. Topic: accounting principles.
