Ballast water may be carried on-board by ships to maintain stability and improve manoeuvrability during transit. Introduction of which one of the following is regarded as the major threat in release of untreated ballast water?
A. Pathogenic microbes
B. Terrestrial inputs of pollutants
C. Invasive marine species
D. Algal blooms
Answer: Option C
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Ozone depletion is caused by the increase in the level of
A. Water vapour
B. Chlorofluro carbon (CFC)
C. Oxygen
D. Carbon monoxide
Which of the following is a beneficial activity of microorganisms?
A. Some microorganisms use carbon dioxide
B. Some microorganisms provide nitrogen for plant growth
C. Some microorganisms are used in sewage treatment
D. All the above
Which of the following parameters indicates the organic pollution of a water sample?
A. pH
B. Turbidity
C. Hardness
D. COD
The chemical system for removal of the ions of level of salt is called
A. Ion transfer
B. Ionization
C. Ion exchange
D. Ion vaporization
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