Description : Which of the following green house gases has the greatest heat trapping ability? (1) Chlorofluoro carbon (2) Methane (3) Carbon dioxide (4) Nitrous oxide
Last Answer : (1) Chlorofluoro carbon Explanation: Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere are called green house gases. Global Warming Potentials (GWPs) are used to compare the abilities of different green house gases to trap ... 1.2. The higher the GWP, the more heat the specific gas can keep in the atmosphere.
Description : Which of the following organisms is most likely to produce green-house gases such as nitrous oxide and methane? (1) Fungi (2) Earthworm (3) Bacteria (4) Green plants
Last Answer : (4) Green plants Explanation: When it comes to greenhouse gases many of us think first of CO2. But a large proportion of global greenhouse gas emissions are actually other gases, ... from fertilisers and methane mostly from cows. In peat pasture areas these emissions are particularly prevalent.
Description : Which one of the following group of gases contribute to the "Green House Effect"? (1) Carbon dioxide and Methane (2) Ammonia and Ozone (3) Carbon monoxide and Sulphur dioxide (4) Carbon tetrailouride and Nitrous oxide
Last Answer : (1) Carbon dioxide and Methane Explanation: The primary greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere are water vapour, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone. When ranked by their direct contribution to the greenhouse ... 72 %, Carbon Dioxide: 9- 26 %, Methane: 4-9 % and Ozone: 3-7 %.
Description : Which one of the following green house gases has the shortest residence time in the atmosphere? (A) Chlorofluorocarbon (B) Carbon dioxide (C) Methane (D) Nitrous oxide
Last Answer : (C) Methane
Description : Which of the following green house gases has the greatest heattrapping ability? (1) Chlorofluoro carbon (2) Methane (3) Carbon dioxide (4) Nitrous oxide
Last Answer : Chlorofluoro carbon
Description : Which one of the following group of gases contribute to the “Green House Effect”? (1) Carbon dioxide and Methane (2) Ammonia and Ozone (3) Carbon monoxide and Sulphur dioxide (4) Carbon tetraflouride and Nitrous oxide
Last Answer : Carbon dioxide and Methane
Description : Which of the following organisms is most likely to produce greenhouse gases such as nitrous oxide and methane? (1) Fungi (2) Earthworm (3) Bacteria (4) Green plants
Last Answer : Green plants
Description : Which of the following is NOT a primary green house gas in the earth's atmosphere? (1) Methane (2) Ozone (3) Nitrous oxide (4) Hydrogen
Last Answer : (4) Hydrogen Explanation: Greenhouse gases are those that absorb and emit infrared radiation in the wavelength range emitted by Earth.
Description : An important green-house gas other than methane being produced from the agricultural fields is– (1) Nitrous oxide (2) Ammonia (3) Sulphur dioxide (4) Arsine
Last Answer : (1) Nitrous oxide Explanation: Nitrous oxide (N2O) and methane (CH4) are the two major greenhouse gasses (GHG) emitted by agricultural activities. N2O accounts for around 8% of the warming impact of current human GHG emissions.
Description : Which of the following is a green house gas other than CO2? (A) Methane (B) Nitrous oxide (C) Chlorofluoro carbons (CFC) (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : An important green-house gas other than methane being produced from the agricultural fields is (1) Nitrous oxide (2) Ammonia (3) Sulphur dioxide (4) Arsine
Last Answer : Nitrous oxide
Description : Which of the following atmospheric gases constitute greenhouse gases? a. Carbon dioxide b. Nitrogen c. Nitrous oxide d. Water vapour Select the correct answer using the codes given below : (1) a, c and d (2) a and d (3) a and c (4) a, b and d
Last Answer : a, c and d
Description : Which of the following is not including in the Greenhouse gases: C A. Methane B. Carbon dioxide C. Oxygen D. Nitrous Oxide
Last Answer : Oxygen
Description : Global climate change is being attributed to the atmospheric increase in what two gases produced by human activities? w) ozone and methane x) nitrous oxide and sulfur dioxide y) methane and carbon dioxide z) ozone and carbon monoxide
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- METHANE AND CARBON DIOXIDE
Description : Global climate change is being attributed to the atmospheric increase in what two gases produced by human activities? w) oxygen and hydrogen x) ozone and methane y) nitrous oxide and sulfur dioxide z) methane and carbon dioxide e) ozone and carbon monoxide
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- METHANE AND CARBON DIOXIDE
Description : The following are green house gases a. Methane, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide b. Methane, water vapour, carbon sulphide c. Carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulphide, hydrogen cyanide d. Carbon dioxide, Carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide
Last Answer : a. Methane, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide
Description : Assertion (A): Deforestation is one main factor contributing to global warming. Reason (R) : Besides `CO_(2)`, two other gases methane and CFCs are al
Last Answer : Assertion (A): Deforestation is one main factor contributing to global warming. Reason (R) : Besides ` ... true but reason is wrong D. Both are wrong
Description : Global warming is attributed to increase in concentration of green house gases like (A) CO2 (B) CFCs (C)CH4 (D) All of these
Last Answer : (D) All of these
Description : The depletion in Ozone layer is caused by - (1) Nitrous oxide (2) Carbon dioxide (3) Chlorofluorocarbons (4) Methane
Last Answer : (3) Chlorofluorocarbons Explanation: Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), also known as Freon, cause the breakdown of the ozone layer that protects the earth from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation. In the ... depletion in the upper atmosphere, CFCs have been phased out under the Montreal Protocol of 1987.
Description : Acid rain is due to air pollution by - (1) Carbon dioxide (2) Carbon monoxide (3) Methane (4) Nitrous oxide and Sulfur dioxide
Last Answer : (4) Nitrous oxide and Sulfur dioxide Explanation: The main chemicals in air pollution that create acid rain are sulfur dioxide (SO2) and Nitrous oxide (N2O).
Description : Greenhouse gas having largest contribution to global warming A) Carbon dioxide (60%) (B) Nitrous oxide (5%) (C) Methane (15%) (D) CFC
Last Answer : A) Carbon dioxide (60%)
Description : The depletion in Ozone layer is caused by ___________ . (1) Nitrous oxide (2) Carbon dioxide (3) Chlorofluorocarbons (4) Methane
Last Answer : Chlorofluorocarbons
Description : Why are nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide called greenhouse gases?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : Which of the following gases is known as “Laughing Gas”? (1) Nitrous oxide (2) Nitrogen peroxide (3) Nitrogen (4) Nitric oxide
Last Answer : (1) Nitrous oxide Explanation: Nitrous oxide (N2O) is commonly known as laughing gas. It is used in surgery and dentistry for its anaesthetic and analgesic effects. It is known as "laughing gas ... effects of inhaling it, a property that has led to its recreational use as a dissociative anaesthetic.
Description : Which of the following gases is present under pressure in soft drinks? (1) Oxygen (2) Nitrogen (3) Carbon dioxide (4) Nitrous oxide
Last Answer : (3) Carbon dioxide Explanation: Carbon dioxide is present under pressure in soft drinks. Carbon dioxide adds that special sparkle and bite to the beverage and also acts as a mild preservative. Carbon ... for soft drinks because it is inert, non-toxic, and relatively inexpensive and easy to liquefy.
Last Answer : Carbon dioxide
Description : The main culprit of greenhouse effect is Carbon dioxide. But which is the second element contributing most to greenhouse effect A. Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) B. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) C. Methane (CH4) (Answer) D. High-fructose corn syrup (HFCs)
Last Answer : C. Methane (CH4) (Answer)
Description : `CO_(2), CH_(4), N_(2)O` and CFCs are called greenhouse gases because they can absorb:
Last Answer : `CO_(2), CH_(4), N_(2)O` and CFCs are called greenhouse gases because they can absorb: ... radiations C. visible light radiations D. X-ray radiations
Description : 'Diffusion hypoxia’ is likely to occur only after use of nitrous oxide because it: A. Is a respiratory depressant B. Has low blood solubility and is used in high concentration C. Is a very potent anaesthetic D. Interferes with diffusion of oxygen into the tissues
Last Answer : B. Has low blood solubility and is used in high concentration
Description : The net effect of circulation is to move warm air from the and thus moderate the equator-to-pole energy gradient created by . (a) the tropics to the poles; the difference insolation absorbed in ... from the surface up to the tropopause; more heating in the atmosphere than at the surface from GHGs
Last Answer : the tropics to the poles; the latitudinal distribution of absorbed insolation
Description : Which of the following GHGs has the longest atmospheric life time? a) CO2 b) CFC c) Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) d) perfluorocarbon (PFC)
Last Answer : d) perfluorocarbon (PFC)
Description : Nitrogen in water is commonly found in the form of - (1) Nitrous oxide (2) Nitrate (3) Nitric oxide (4) Nitrite
Last Answer : (2) Nitrate Explanation: Nitrate (NO3) is the most common form of inorganic nitrogen in unpolluted waters. Nitrate moves readily through soils and into ground water, where concentrations can be much higher than in surface waters. Water in coastal areas mainly contains elementary nitrogen gas (N2).
Description : Nitrogen in water is commonly found in the form of (1) Nitrous oxide (2) Nitrate (3) Nitric oxide (4) Nitrite
Last Answer : Nitrate
Description : Stranger gas is (a) argon (b) neon (c) nitrous oxide (d) xenon
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : Which one of the following is also called Stranger Gas? A. Neon B. Argon C. Xenon (Answer) D. Nitrous oxide
Last Answer : C. Xenon (Answer)
Description : The chemical name of Laughing gas is------? A. Nitric oxide B. Nitrogen dioxide C. Nitrogen pentoxide D. Nitrous oxide (Answer)
Last Answer : D. Nitrous oxide (Answer)
Description : Can you buy nitrous oxide on the street?
Last Answer : It’s available in your supermarket. It’s used as an propellant in cans of Cool Whip, among other products.
Description : Street legality of nitrous oxide in Texas?
Last Answer : There is law in Texas?
Description : What does nitrous oxide feel like?
Last Answer : it just relaxes you until you go to sleep its great!
Description : What is nitrous oxide gas ?
Last Answer : Nitrous oxide is a combination of nitrogen and oxygen whose signal is N2O. It usually causes laughter.
Description : What are the benefits of nitrous oxide?
Last Answer : The only legitimate use for nitrous oxide is at the dentist, administered by trained professionals. Some people do use it recreationally; however this is not legal and provides no health benefits.
Description : How does Nitrous Oxide affect the body while working out?
Last Answer : It would be very dangerous to use nitrous oxide while working out. It causes dizziness, fainting, loss of motor control and temporary loss of sensation. Nitrous oxide is only safe when ... by trained professionals who are mixing it with the correct ratio of oxygen to avoid asphyxiation.
Description : Acid rain is caused by, the pollution of environment by - (1) carbon dioxide and nitrogen (2) carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide (3) ozone and carbon dioxide (4) nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide
Last Answer : (1) carbon dioxide and nitrogen
Description : Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment by - (1) carbon dioxide and nitrogen (2) carbón monoxide and carbon dioxide (3) ozone and carbon dioxide (4) nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide
Last Answer : (4) nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide
Description : Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment by – (1) Carbon monoxide and Carbon dioxide (2) Ozone and Carbon dioxide (3) Nitrous oxide and Sulphur dioxide (4) Carbon dioxide and Nitrogen
Last Answer : (3) Nitrous oxide and Sulphur dioxide Explanation: Acid rain is caused by a chemical reaction that begins when compounds like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released into the air. These substances ... acidic pollutants, known as acid rain. Human activities are the main cause of acid rain.
Description : Which chemical is used to ripen mangoes artificially? (1) Sulphur Dioxide (2) Nitrous Oxide (3) Calcium Carbide (4) Phosphorous
Last Answer : (3) Calcium Carbide Explanation: The chemical widely used for artificially ripening fruits is calcium carbide (CaC2). It is used to ripen about 80 per cent of mangoes in India.
Description : Which of the following is usually not an air-pollutant? (1) Hydrocarbons (2) Sulphur dioxide (3) Carbon dioxide (4) Nitrous oxide
Last Answer : (4) Nitrous oxide Explanation: The six air pollutants are carbon monoxide, lead, ground-level ozone, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, and sulfur dioxide. The combustion of gasoline and other ... as laughing gas, is used in surgery and dentistry for its an-aesthetic and analgesic effects.
Description : Which is not an anasthetic agent in surgical operations? (1) Chloroform (2) Ether (3) Nitrous oxide (4) Acetone
Last Answer : (4) Acetone Explanation: The currently used inhalational anaesthetic agents are mainly: nitrous oxide, isoflurane, sevoflurane and desflurane. Chloroform, ether, ethylene are other anaesthetic agents. However, they are not widely used in clinical practice today.