Description : In which one of the following habitats does the diurnal temperature of soil surface vary most?
Last Answer : In which one of the following habitats does the diurnal temperature of soil surface vary most? A. Forest B. Desert C. Grassland D. Shrub land
Description : Which one of the following is the most productive ecosystem? (a) Temperate forest (b) Grassland (c) Desert (d) Tropical rain forest
Last Answer : (d) Tropical rain forest
Description : In desert grasslands, which type of animals are relatively more abundant? (a) Aquatic (b) Fossorial (c) Diurnal (d) Arboreal
Last Answer : (b) Fossorial
Description : What are some examples of habitats in the desert?
Last Answer : in some cactus birds make nests.
Description : Consider the diurnal (daily) cycle of temperature at the surface. Why is the tem- perature maximum in the mid-to-late afternoon? (a) There is a net energy gain at the surface from dawn to mid- ... this time. (d) Late in the day, evaporation from the surface increases and this cools the surface.
Last Answer : There is a net energy gain at the surface from dawn to mid- afternoon.
Description : Which one of the change may occur due to desertification? a) decrease in atmospheric temperature b) increase in water holding capacity of soil c) increased chances of flood d)conversion of fertile land into a desert
Last Answer : d)conversion of fertile land into a desert
Description : The major factor keeping forest from growing in grassland areas is?
Last Answer : Climate extremes, fire, and grazing herbivores are the major factors that discourage trees from growing in grassland areas. Fire especially is detrimental to tree growth, because a tree's growth points are above ... will die. Rains that do come often come either as light rains, sometimes two or thr
Description : Which of the following characteristics are associated with the dry monsoon forest of India? 1. Annual rainfall is below 50 cm 2. The trees are short rooted 3. Thorny shrubs and grassland 4. Mango, Mahua, Sisam and Keeker are the prominent trees. (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 4 (c) 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 3
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : The trees occurring in two stories is the characteristic feature of: (a) Temperate deciduous forest (b) Tropical savannah (c) Grassland (d) Coniferous forest
Last Answer : Ans. ((a))
Description : The upright pyramid of number is absent in (a) pond (b) forest (c) lake (d) grassland.
Last Answer : (b) forest
Description : Which ecosystem has the maximum biomass? (a) Grassland ecosystem (b) Pond ecosystem (c) Lake ecosystem (d) Forest ecosystem
Last Answer : (d) Forest ecosystem
Description : Which of the following ecological pyramids is generally inverted? (a) Pyramid of biomass in a sea (b) Pyramid of numbers in grassland (c) Pyramid of energy (d) Pyramid of biomass in a forest
Last Answer : (a) Pyramid of biomass in a sea
Description : Presence of plants arranged into well defined vertical layers depending on their height can be seen best in (a) tropical rainforest (b) grassland (c) temperate forest (d) tropical savannah.
Last Answer : (a) tropical rainforest
Description : Presence of plants arranged into well defined vertical layers depending on their height can be seen best in: (1) Tropical Rain Forest (2) Grassland (3) Temperate Forest (4) Tropical Savannah
Last Answer : (1) Tropical Rain Forest
Description : Which ecosystem has the maximum biomass ? (1) Grassland ecosystem (2) Pond ecosystem (3) Lake ecosystem (4) Forest ecosystem
Last Answer : (4) Forest ecosystem
Description : The upright pyramid of number is absent in (1) Grassland (2) Pond (3) Forest (4) Lake
Last Answer : (3) Forest
Description : What is a spiny desert shrub?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
Description : The movement of soil heat take place mainly by — a. Diffusion b. Conduction c. Mass flow d. Diurnal variation
Last Answer : b. Conduction
Description : Why does the temperature above the ocean and land masses vary even on the same latitude?
Last Answer : Ans: Temperature above the oceans and land masses varies even on the same latitude because of the differential heating of land and water, i.e., land mass is heated and cooled more rapidly and to a greater degree than water.
Description : In which city of India, the diurnal range of temperature is maximum? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'New Delhi'
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Description : How do diurnal variation affects body temperature?
Last Answer : during sleep, body metabolism slows down, as do musclecontractions. The body'stemperature is lowest in the morning beforemetabolism and muscle contractions begin increasing.
Description : In which of the following cities of India the diurnal range of temperature is maximum? (a) New Delhi (b) Mumbai (c) Chennai (d) Kolkata
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : In which city of India, the diurnal range of temperature is maximum?
Last Answer : New Delhi
Description : Which part of India does experience the highest diurnal range of temperature and why?
Last Answer : Ans: Diurnal range of temperature is the difference between maximum and minimum temperature of a day. Diurnal range of temperature is high in the deserts like Rajasthan, Thar Desert and interior parts of Rann ... time, sand absorbs heat very fast and at the same time loses heat very fast at night.
Description : Which type of climate is known for the maximum diurnal range of temperature?
Last Answer : Hot desert
Description : Pink pigmentation of grapes at ripening is due to ? a N Deficiency b K Deficiency c Erratic rainfall d High difference of diurnal temperature
Last Answer : d High difference of diurnal temperature
Description : In terrestrial habitats, temperature and rainfall conditions are influenced by (a) water transformations (b) transpiration (c) thermoperiodism (d) translocation.
Last Answer : (b) transpiration
Description : The unifying feature of the archaea that distinguishes them from the bacteria is A- habitats which are extreme environments with regard to acidity B- absence of a nuclear membrane temperature ... of a cell wall containing a characteristic outer membrane D- cytoplasmic ribosomes that are 70S
Last Answer : absence of a nuclear membrane temperature
Description : How much of the Earth's land surface is desert? (1) 1/10th (2) 1/5th (3) 1/3rd (4) (3) 1/6th
Last Answer : (3) 1/3rd
Description : How much of the Earth's land surface is desert ? (1) 1/10th (2) 1/5th (3) 1/3rd (3) 1/6th
Last Answer : 1/3rd
Description : Rate of low temperature oxidation of coal due to bad storage conditions (A) Decreases with increase in surface area (B) Does not vary with increase in surface area (C) Is more for low volatile ... to high volatile coal (D) Is accelerated by storage in large heaps with small surface to volume ratio
Last Answer : (D) Is accelerated by storage in large heaps with small surface to volume ratio
Description : Briefly explain each of the following: 1. The trees in the Tropical Desert Forest have-stunted growth. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. To minimize loss of water. Lack of water and minerals in the soil. 2. This is due to promotion of Social Forestry. 3. This is due to longer dry season.
Description : You'll rarely find me in the forest, and hardly want to in the desert. I'm deadly in flight, but I never dance on water without an audience. What am I? -Riddles
Last Answer : Skipping Stone.
Description : Answer the following: (a) Longest River on Earth: (b) Largest Forest on Earth: (c) Largest Desert on Earth: -General Knowledge
Last Answer : Longest river : Nile river Largest Forest : Amazon Largest Desert : Antartic Desert
Description : What is Africa transition zone between desert and rain forest?
Last Answer : Sahel
Description : If you were visiting Arizona would you most likely see rain forest, desert , or an ice cap?
Last Answer : You would most likely see deserts instead of rain forests and ice caps.Most OS Arizona is covered by desert. Arizona is a state at the southern border of the United States. Although at least half ... forest. And being closer to the equator than either pole, the climate cannot sustain an ice cover.
Description : The rate of deforestation is high in – (1) Tropical zone (2) Desert areas (3) Temperate zone (4) Boreal forest
Last Answer : (3) Temperate zone Explanation: The rate of deforestation is high in Temperate Zone.
Description : Which is the most stable ecosystem? (1) Desert (2) Ocean (3) Mountain (4) Forest
Last Answer : (2) Ocean Explanation: Ecosystem can be natural or manmade, large or small, permanent or temporary, complete or incomplete, Natural ecosystem. It is an ecosystem developed -under natural conditions without ... g., fresh water, lake, pond, river, sea). Oceans constitute the most stable ecosystem.
Description : Which of the following is the most stable ecosystem? (a) Mountain (b) Ocean (c) Forest (d) Desert
Last Answer : (b) Ocean
Description : Largest terrestrial ecological unit is called a. Forest b. Desert c. Biome d. Tundra
Last Answer : d. Tundra
Description : Which is the most stable ecosystem ? (1) Desert (2) Ocean (3) Mountain (4) Forest
Last Answer : Ocean
Description : The rate of deforestation is high in (1) Tropical zone (2) Desert areas (3) Temperate zone (4) Boreal forest
Last Answer : Temperate zone
Description : What's meant by a diurnal rhythm ? And accordingly, How can I solve the following physiology MCQ?
Last Answer : “Diurnal” is not a medical term. It’s just an English word. The opposite of “nocturnal.” https://www.dictionary.com/browse/diurnal
Description : My animal lover daughter is allergic to cats :( - any suggestions for an affectionate diurnal pet?
Last Answer : If you're willing to spend a whole bunch of money, there are hypoallergenic cats. http://www.allerca.com/. Alternately, some small dogs, like the bichon frise are hypoallergenic because they have hair instead of fur.
Description : In what year did a scientist give proof of diurnal motion ?
Last Answer : French scientist Foucault , in 1751, gave evidence of ecliptic motion ?
Last Answer : The motion that results in day and night in different parts of the world is a diurnal motion.
Description : Are woodpeckers nocturnal or diurnal?
Last Answer : Woodpeckers are diurnal birds, but some species are especiallyactive early in the day.