WAEC Geography 1995 Question 36

Question 36

Environmental Hazards and Conservation

All the following are major pollutants of the environment except

  1. A.the flaring of gas in oil wells
  2. B.oil spillage
  3. C.industrial waste products
  4. D.domestic cooking
  5. E.combustion from vehicles
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (domestic cooking)

Explanation

Gas flaring, oil spills, industrial waste and vehicle exhaust are major pollution sources; domestic cooking is a minor one.