{"id":1064,"date":"2021-12-17T16:22:32","date_gmt":"2021-12-17T10:52:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/?p=1064"},"modified":"2023-07-09T17:19:45","modified_gmt":"2023-07-09T11:49:45","slug":"study-materials-ncert-solutions-class-12-biology-chapter-16-environmental-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/ncert-solutions\/class-12\/biology\/chapter-16-environmental-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Biology Chapter\u00a016 &#8211; Environmental Issues"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' style='display:block'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/ncert-solutions\/class-12\/biology\/chapter-16-environmental-issues\/#NCERT_Solutions_for_Class_12_Biology_Chapter_16_-_Environmental_Issues\" title=\"NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Biology Chapter 16 &#8211; Environmental Issues\">NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Biology Chapter 16 &#8211; Environmental Issues<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/ncert-solutions\/class-12\/biology\/chapter-16-environmental-issues\/#NCERT_Solutions_for_Class_12_Biology_Chapter_16_-_Environmental_Issues-2\" title=\"NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Biology Chapter 16 \u2013 Environmental Issues \">NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Biology Chapter 16 \u2013 Environmental Issues <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/ncert-solutions\/class-12\/biology\/chapter-16-environmental-issues\/#Following_are_the_key_topics_covered_in_the_Chapter\" title=\"Following are the key topics covered in the Chapter: \">Following are the key topics covered in the Chapter: <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/ncert-solutions\/class-12\/biology\/chapter-16-environmental-issues\/#Key_Features_of_NCERT_Solutions_Class_12_Biology_Chapter_16_-_Environmental_Issues\" title=\"Key Features of NCERT Solutions Class 12 Biology Chapter 16 \u2013 Environmental Issues \">Key Features of NCERT Solutions Class 12 Biology Chapter 16 \u2013 Environmental Issues <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/ncert-solutions\/class-12\/biology\/chapter-16-environmental-issues\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_NCERT_Solutions_for_Class_12_Biology_Chapter_16\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions on NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Biology Chapter 16 \">Frequently Asked Questions on NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Biology Chapter 16 <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/ncert-solutions\/class-12\/biology\/chapter-16-environmental-issues\/#Will_the_questions_in_the_board_exam_appear_from_NCERT_Solutions_for_Class_12_Biology_Chapter_16\" title=\"Will the questions in the board exam appear from NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Biology Chapter 16? 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\">What are the topics covered under Chapter 16 of NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Biology? <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2>NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Biology Chapter 16 &#8211; Environmental Issues<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Subject specialists have created NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Biology Chapter 16 &#8211; Environmental Issues, which includes thorough solutions for reference. All of the questions from the textbook&#8217;s exercises are answered here. Students can use these answers to help them prepare for their exams. The <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/ncert-solutions\/class-12\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NCERT Solutions for Class 12<\/a><\/span><\/strong> provide useful solutions for improving conceptual knowledge.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The solutions are carefully solved using student-friendly terms while still adhering to the norms that must be followed when solving NCERT Solutions for Class 12. 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The following chapters are covered in the Ecology unit:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"13\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Organisms and population<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"13\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ecosystem<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"13\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Biodiversity and conservation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"13\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Environmental issues<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to recent patterns, the Unit \u2013 Ecology is worth 14 points in total. NCERT Solutions aids students in their preparation by serving as a fantastic reference guide for Class 12 students, supporting them with both board and competitive exams.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Following are the key topics covered in the Chapter: <\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/ncert-solutions\/class-12\/biology\/chapter-16-environmental-issues-16-1-air-pollution-and-its-control\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Air Pollution and Its Control <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/ncert-solutions\/class-12\/biology\/chapter-16-environmental-issues-16-2-water-pollution-and-its-control\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Water Pollution and Its Control <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/ncert-solutions\/class-12\/biology\/chapter-16-environmental-issues-16-3-solid-wastes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Solid Wastes <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/ncert-solutions\/class-12\/biology\/chapter-16-environmental-issues-16-4-agro-chemicals-and-their-effects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Agro-chemicals and their Effects <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/ncert-solutions\/class-12\/biology\/chapter-16-environmental-issues-16-5-radioactive-wastes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Radioactive Wastes <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/ncert-solutions\/class-12\/biology\/chapter-16-environmental-issues-16-6-greenhouse-effect-and-global-warming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/ncert-solutions\/class-12\/biology\/chapter-16-environmental-issues-16-7-ozone-depletion-in-the-stratosphere\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ozone Depletion in the Stratosphere <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/ncert-solutions\/class-12\/biology\/chapter-16-environmental-issues-16-8-degradation-by-improper-resource-utilisation-and-maintenance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Degradation by Improper Resource Utilisation and Maintenance<\/span><span 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Students can refer to the solutions framed by our experts when solving textbook questions to gain a comprehensive understanding of the ideas. The solutions are written in such a way that students may grasp even the most difficult concepts with ease. Students can use the solutions both online and offline without having to worry about running out of time. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_the_NCERT_Solutions_for_Class_12_Biology_Chapter_16_PDF_enough_to_score_well_in_the_board_exam\"><\/span>Are the NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Biology Chapter 16 PDF enough to score well in the board exam? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Biology Chapter 16 cover the textbook's exercise questions. 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