IUB Admission Test Sample Questions 2019
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Powered by AIUsing formalin, which is illegal in Bangladesh for food preservation, poses significant health risks including potential carcinogenicity, respiratory issues, and toxic effects on the body. Its use indicates a lack of regulation and awareness, highlighting the need for stricter enforcement of food safety laws and consumer education to prevent health hazards .
Chemical changes involve a substance undergoing a chemical reaction to form a new substance, as in burning paper or cooking an egg, where new compounds are formed. Physical changes are changes in state or appearance without altering the substance's chemical identity, such as cutting paper into smaller pieces or freezing water into ice .
The 2007 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Albert Arnold (Al) Gore was significant as it recognized climate change as a global issue with profound implications for peace and security. Gore's efforts in raising awareness about the effects of man-made climate change leveraged media to reach a broad audience, promoting understanding and action, which were pivotal in advancing climate change dialogues internationally .
Biodegradable waste, such as rice, mango, and vegetable scraps, can be decomposed by bacteria into compost, contributing to soil fertility and reducing landfill mass. Non-biodegradable materials like polythene, however, cannot be broken down by bacterial action, accumulating in landfills and oceans, potentially causing environmental pollution and harming wildlife .
Ice is less dense than liquid water, which is why it floats. This phenomenon occurs because water expands and becomes less dense as it freezes, a consequence of the unique hydrogen-bonding properties of water molecules. This is one of the few known substances that expand when transitioning from liquid to solid, explaining why ice floats on water .
Misidentifying substances like ozone as air pollutants when they can be beneficial at certain atmospheric levels (stratospheric ozone protects from UV radiation) can lead to misguided policies, diverting attention from genuinely harmful pollutants such as chromium or VOCs. Accurate identification is crucial for creating effective regulations that target the actual causes of air pollution and protect public health and the environment .
Atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration, currently measured at around 400 ppm, plays a critical role in climate change through the greenhouse effect, trapping heat and contributing to global warming. Higher concentrations exacerbate climate impacts like rising temperatures, sea levels, and extreme weather events, posing risks to ecosystems and human societies .
Greenhouse gases such as methane, carbon dioxide, and nitrous oxide absorb and emit infrared radiation, contributing to the warming of Earth's surface through the greenhouse effect. Non-greenhouse gases like carbon monoxide do not absorb infrared radiation significantly and thus have negligible direct warming effects, but may still influence atmospheric chemistry and pollution indirectly .
Renewable energy sources, such as sunlight, wind, and hydro, are inexhaustible and naturally replenished in a short period. In contrast, non-renewable energy sources, like gasoline, coal, and natural gas, are finite and take millions of years to form. Once depleted, they cannot be readily replenished .
Water bodies such as sea water typically have the highest Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) due to dissolved salts and minerals, affecting taste and potentially health if unfiltered. High TDS indicates highly mineralized water, which can be unsuitable for drinking and certain industrial uses, requiring desalination or other treatments to ensure quality .