Description : Are Bogs good for snow?
Last Answer : answer:They are rated to -30 degrees Fahrenheit and cost almost $80… I’d say they would be fine in the snow. I bought boots like this for my toddler in upstate NY. I just wish they had a strap on them since they are a little big and he can easily kick them off of his feet.
Description : What material found in bogs is the oldest fossil fuel used by man?
Last Answer : ANSWER: PEAT
Description : Which of the following is responsible for peat formation? (a) Marchantia (b) Riccia (c) Funaria (d) Sphagnum
Last Answer : (d) Sphagnum
Description : What would happen to the amount of oxygen in Earth and atmosphere if half the trees on Earth were cut down Why?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : The first photosynthetic oxygen liberating organisms to appear on earth were (1) Cyanobacteria (2) Bryophytes (3) Green algae (4) Bacteria
Last Answer : (1) Cyanobacteria Explanation: Cyanobacteria or blue green algae were the photosynthetic organisms that lived in the ancient ocean. It liberated the oxygen found in the iron oxide.
Description : The variety of coal in which the deposit contains recognizable traces of the original plant material is------? A. bitumen B. anthracite C. lignite D. peat (Answer)
Last Answer : D. peat (Answer)
Description : Maximum solar energy is trapped by (a) planting trees (b) cultivating crops (c) growing algae in tanks (d) growing grasses.
Last Answer : (c) growing algae in tanks
Description : Mycorrhiza is correctly described as (a) parasitic association between roots and some fungi (b) symbiotic relationship between fungi and roots of some higher plants (c) symbiosis of algae and fungi (d) relation of ants with the stem of some trees.
Last Answer : (b) symbiotic relationship between fungi and roots of some higher plants
Description : Secondary growth occurs in a. Trees b. Algae c. Fungi d. Bryophytes
Last Answer : a. Trees
Description : Which gene is responsible for algae and fungi for sexual reproduction?
Last Answer : I think they grow by specific means not sexually.For more knowledge,you should read some articles related to it which will give you a wide view on it.
Description : Which of the following gases do plants and trees give out during photosynthesis? A. Hydrogen B. Nitrogen C. Oxygen (Answer) D. Carbon dioxide
Last Answer : C. Oxygen (Answer)
Description : Which is the autotrophic group responsible for the production of most part of the molecular oxygen of earth ?
Last Answer : Algae and cyanobacteria of the phytoplankton are the organisms that contribute most for the production of molecular oxygen. Image Diversity: phytoplankton
Description : The presence of ozone in the stratosphere is responsible for (1) increasing the average global temperature in recent years (2) higher rate of photosynthesis (3) checking the penetration of ultra-violet rays to the earth (4) supplying oxygen for people travelling in jets
Last Answer : checking the penetration of ultra-violet rays to the earth
Description : Algae often float on surface of water during the day but sink down during the night due to (a) Evolution and trapping of oxygen bubbles during the day in their photosynthesis (b) Becoming light as they ... (c) Warming action of sun during the day (d) Release of absorbed air by warming of water
Last Answer : Ans:(a)
Description : What soil is best for planting a Yucca? Should I avoid peat compost?
Last Answer : Yucca plants differ from most other types of plants. Their adaptation to desert environments means they prefer soil that is more sandy and dry with a high alkaline level. Yucca plants do not tolerate wet ... to have high levels of moisture and would likely not be good to add to Yucca plant soil.
Description : is it ok to put just peat moss around the trunk of a tree w/o rotting the tree?
Last Answer : I would take that all up and use wood chips...........leave room around the trunk for it to breathe. I would ask someone living there what kind of tree it is and then look up care of it on the computer. Watering after the sun goes down
Description : How do I use peat moss to improve my clay soil so that I can grow grass?
Last Answer : Need Answer
Description : What bagged citrus soils are NOT mostly peat moss?
Description : What citrus soils are not mainly peat?
Description : What are the 2 best varieties of grapes to plant for wine in FL and do I use50-50 peat and black cow manure?
Description : How is peat produced? Mention one feature of it. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Peat is produced by decaying of plants in swamps. Features: It has a low carbon high moisture contents and low heating capacity.
Description : What is peat moss? -Biology
Last Answer : answer:
Description : Best Coco peat Manufacturer, Wholesale Suppliers in India?
Last Answer : Zasya Exports is one of the successful and renowned coir products manufacturers and suppliers in India.With the core of supplying a comprehensive range of coconut products at the best price ... always surpass your expectations, ensuring long term association and symbiotic relationship with us. We
Description : What are the characteristics of peat coal ?
Last Answer : The properties of peat coal are wet and soft.
Last Answer : Peat coal features 'wet and soft'
Description : What ways do people use peat moss?
Description : WHAT fossil fuel has spongy brown material called peat?
Description : The Many Uses of Peat Moss?
Last Answer : There are a whole lot of uses for peat moss that you may not have thought of. The most common uses for peat moss have traditionally been centered around composting. Peat moss makes a great medium ... help keep their garbage can odors controlled, and have even noticed that it helps keep pests away.
Description : Where can peat moss be bought?
Last Answer : Peat moss can be found at your local hardware store near you or it can also be found at a garden store near your area. They will a a variety of selection to choose from.
Description : Which one of the following lists four type of coal, arranged in the increasing order of their carbon content? (a) Peat, Lignite, Bituminous, Anthracite (b) Peat, Bituminous, Lignite, Anthracite (c) Lignite, Peat, Bituminous, Anthracite (d) Peat, Anthracite, Lignite, Bituminous
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : Which of the following is considered as superior quality of coal ? (A) Bituminous coal (B) Peat (C) Lignite (D) Coke.
Last Answer : Ans: A
Description : The highest grade and best quality coal is – (1) Lignite (2) Peat (3) Bituminous (4) Anthracite
Last Answer : (4) Anthracite Explanation: Anthracite is usually considered to be the highest grade of coal and is actually considered to be metamorphic. Compared to other coals it is much harder, has a glassy ... with few impurities. It is largely used for heating domestically as it burns with little smoke.
Description : Which among the following coal contains 90 per cent of carbon? (1) Anthracite (2) Bitumen (3) Lignite (4) Peat
Last Answer : (1) Anthracite Explanation: Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers or veins called coal beds or coal seams. The harder forms, ... elements, chiefly hydrogen, sulfur, oxygen, and nitrogen. Anthracite contains 90 per cent of carbon.
Description : Which is the highest quality of hard coal? (1) Anthracite (2) Bituminous (3) Lignite (4) Peat
Last Answer : (1) Anthracite Explanation: Anthracite is the highest rank of coal. It is the most metamorphosed type of coal, in which the carbon content is between 92.1% and 98%. Anthracite coal generally has ... heating value per ton on a mineralmatter-free basis. Anthracite is often referred to as hard coal.
Description : Highest percentage of carbon is found in which form of coal? (1) Anthracite (2) Bituminous (3) Peat (4) Lignite
Last Answer : (1) Anthracite Explanation: Anthracite is the highest rank of coal since it has a carbon content of over 87% on a dry ash-free basis. Anthracite coal generally has the highest heating value per ton on a mineral-matter-free basis. It has a bright luster and breaks with a semi-conchoidal. fracture.
Description : Which one of the following is not coal variety? (1) Lignite (2) Bituminous (3) Dolomite (4) Peat
Last Answer : (3) Dolomite Explanation: Dolomite is a common rockforming mineral. It is a calcium magnesium carbonate with a chemical composition of CaMg(CO3)2. It is the primary component of the sedimentary ... known as dolomitic marble. Dolomite is used in the Pidgeon process for the production of magnesium.
Description : Which variety of coal contains recognizable traces of the original plant material? (1) Anthracite (2) Lignite (3) Peat (4) Bitumen
Last Answer : (3) Peat Explanation: Peat contains recognizable traces of the original plant material. Initially the peat is converted into lignite or 'brown coal' - these are coal-types with low organic maturity. In ... , lignite is quite soft and its colour can range from dark black to various shades of brown.
Description : Which of the following type of coal has the lowest proportion of volatile matter? (1) Lignite (2) Peat (3) Bituminous (4) Anthracite
Last Answer : (4) Anthracite Explanation: Anthracite has the lowest proportion of volatile matter. Volatile matter in coal refers to the components of coal, except for moisture, which are liberated at ... hydrocarbons and some sulfur. The volatile matter of coal is determined under rigidly controlled standards.
Description : Which one of the following types of coal contains a higher percentage of carbon than the rest? (1) Bituminous coal (2) Lignite (3) Peat (4) Anthracite
Last Answer : (4) Anthracite Explanation: Anthracite is thecoal that gives the most energy and the least pollution (it produces lots of CO2). It is the ideal fuel for power station.
Description : Which one of the following is a good electrical conductor? (1) Graphite (2) Diamond (3) Peat (4) Charcoal
Last Answer : (1) Graphite Explanation: Graphite is a good conductor of electricity because its electrons are delocalized or free to move around. Each carbon atom in graphite is directly linked to only three carbon atoms ... and the fourth is relatively free and can move from one car-bon atom to the other.
Description : Peat is often mixed into the growing medium of container plants because it: a. Is inexpensive b. Has good air and water holding capacities c. Has a high pH d. Absorbs excessive soluble salts
Last Answer : Has good air and water holding capacities
Description : he soil which is found in the areas having heavy rainfall and high humidity, contains large quantity of organic matter and heavy and black in colour – a. Black soil b. Peat soil c. Forest soil d. Laterite soil
Last Answer : b. Peat soil
Description : Which of the following has the highest calorific value? (A) Lignite (B) Sub-bituminous coal (C) Anthracite (D) Peat
Last Answer : (C) Anthracite
Description : Peat moss is used as a packing material for sending flowers and live plants to distant places because (a) it serves as a disinfectant (b) it is easily available (c) it is hygroscopic (d) it reduces transpiration.
Last Answer : b) it is easily available
Description : Conditioners like finely divided peat are added to the fertiliser to (A) Counteract burning (B) Avoid caking & hardening (C) Produce bulk (D) Increase its solubility
Last Answer : (B) Avoid caking & hardening
Description : Which of the following coals has the highest calorific value? (A) Lignite (B) Sub-bituminous (C) Anthracite (D) Peat
Description : Which of the following is considered as superior quality of coal? (A) Bituminous coal (B) Peat (C) Lignite (D) Coke.
Last Answer : Bituminous coal
Description : The fuel mostly used in steam boilers is A. brown coal B. peat C. coking bituminous coal D. non-coking bituminous coal
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : Highly soluble herbicides like 2,4-D salt, Dalapon and TCA have to be avoided in which of the soil type a). Peat b). Red c). Clay d). Sandy
Last Answer : d). Sandy
Description : In terms of quality, what is the highest ranked coal? w) peat x) bituminous y) anthracite z) lignite
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- ANTHRACITE