Description : If there is no carbon dioxide in the earth's atmosphere, the temperature of earth's surface would be – (1) dependent on the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere (2) higher than the present (3) less than the present (4) the same
Last Answer : (3) less than the present Explanation: If there is no carbon dioxide in the earth's atmosphere, the temperature of earth's surface would be less than the present because carbon emission in the atmosphere is one of the major causes of global warming.
Description : Ozone layer is formed due to reactions of : (1) oxygen and ultraviolet rays (2) carbon dioxide and layers of atmosphere (3) cosmic rays and layers of atmosphere (4) infrared rays and ultraviolet rays
Last Answer : oxygen and ultraviolet rays
Description : The layer of atmosphere close to the earth’s surface is called (1) Exosphere (2) Troposphere (3) Stratosphere (4) Ionosphere
Last Answer : Troposphere
Description : The zone of Earth’s atmosphere immediately above its surface up to a height of about 16 kms above equator and 8 kms over the poles is known as : (1) Mesosphere (2) Thermosphere (3) Troposphere (4) Stratosphere
Description : Troposphere is the hottest part of the atmosphere because (1) it is closest to the Sun (2) there are charged particles in it (3) it is heated by the Earth’s surface (4) heat is generated in it
Last Answer : it is heated by the Earth’s surface
Description : The main cause of global climatic change is (1) increase in the content of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere (2) emissions of industrial gases (3) adding of dust (4) changes in plant cover
Last Answer : increase in the content of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
Description : Which of the following asborbs part of the insolation and preserves earth’s radiated heat? (1) Oxygen (2) Nitrogen (3) Water vapour (4) Carbon-di-oxide
Last Answer : Water vapour
Description : 'Green House Effect' means (1) Pollution in houses in tropical regions (2) Trapping of solar energy due to atmospheric oxygen (3) Trapping of solar energy due to atmospheric carbon dioxide (4) Cultivation in green houses so as to check pollution
Last Answer : Trapping of solar energy due to atmospheric carbon dioxide
Description : Ozone-hole in the atmosphere is largely caused by the presence of (1) Oxygen (2) Hydrogen (3) Chloro-floro-carbon (4) Radio-active waste
Last Answer : Chloro-floro-carbon
Description : Which layer of the earth’s atmosphere contains the ozone layer ? (1) Troposphere (2) Mesosphere (3) Ionosphere (4) Stratosphere
Last Answer : Stratosphere
Description : Most of the ozone in the earth’s atmosphere is found in the : (1) Troposphere (2) Stratosphere (3) Mesophere (4) Thermosphere
Description : Density of the earth’s atmosphere is highest in the (1) Troposphere (2) Stratosphere (3) Mesosphere (4) Ionosphere
Description : A considerable part of the harmful ultraviolet radiation of the sum does not reach the earth surface, because of the fact that, there is a layer of __________ high above earth's atmosphere, which absorbs it. (A) Hydrogen (B) Carbon dioxide (C) Ozone (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Ozone
Description : What refers to the heating of the earth’s atmosphere not caused by direct sunlight but by infrared light radiated by the surface and absorbed mainly by atmospheric carbon dioxide? A. Greenhouse effect B. Global warming C. Thermal rise effect D. Ozone effect
Last Answer : Greenhouse effect
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Biological oxygen demand (B.O.D.) value of a sewerage sample is always lower than its chemical oxygen demand (C.O.D.) value (B) Environmental pollution by ... in but does not allow the short wavelength infra red radiation to escape out of the earth's atmosphere
Last Answer : (D) The characteristic of a green house body is that it allows the long wavelength incoming solar radiation to come in but does not allow the short wavelength infra red radiation to escape out of the earth's atmosphere
Description : Which of the following statements regarding evacuated tube collectors (ETC) are true? i) ETC is used for high temperatures upto 150oC ii) because of use of vacuum between two concentric glass tube, higher amount of heat is ... upon the ambient temperature i & iii b) ii & iii c) i & iv d) i & ii
Last Answer : d) i & ii
Description : The atmospheric layer farthest from the Earth’s surface is known as (1) Stratosphere (2)Exosphere (3) Ionosphere (4)Mesosphere
Last Answer : Exosphere
Description : Airmass near to the earth’s surface is warmer because it (1) radiates heat (2) contains dust particles (3) is warmed by terrestrial radiation (4) is far from the sun
Last Answer : is warmed by terrestrial radiation
Description : What is the epicentre of an Earthquake? (1) The point at which earthquake originates (2) The point which is prone to volcanoes (3) The point from which the intensity of seismic waves declines (4) The point on the earth’s surface vertically above the seismic focus
Last Answer : The point on the earth’s surface vertically above the seismic focus
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 : Earthquake is caused by (1) disturbance of earth surface (2) adjustment of layers of earth’s crust (3) breakage of rock system (4) upliftment of rocks
Last Answer : disturbance of earth surface
Description : The acceleration due to gravity at the equator (1) is less than that at the poles (2) is greater than that at the poles (3) is equal to that at the poles (4) does not depend on the earth’s centripetal acceleration
Last Answer : is less than that at the poles
Description : There is a need to keep larger area under forests for : (1) absorption of carbon dioxide (2) protecting wildlife (3) raising precipitation (4) geological balance
Last Answer : absorption of carbon dioxide
Description : The sphere of living matter together with water, air and soil on the surface of the earth is known as (1) Lithosphere (2) Biosphere (3) Hydrosphere (4) Atmosphere
Last Answer : Biosphere
Description : When carbon dioxide in the atmosphere increases, the amount of energy absorbed by Earth’s surface should?
Last Answer : Decrease
Description : Which one of the following is a greenhouse gas? (1) Oxygen (2) Nitrogen (3) Carbon-di-Oxide (4) Ozone
Last Answer : Carbon-di-Oxide
Description : The food chain refers to the transfer of energy from : (1) the interior of the earth to the surface (2) lower to higher latitudes (3) one organism to another (4) organisms of the land to those of the sea by means of river
Last Answer : one organism to another
Description : Ultra violet radiations of the Sun do not reach the earth because, earth's atmosphere is surrounded by – (1) Carbon dioxide (2) Ammonia (3) Chlorine (4) Ozone
Last Answer : (4) Ozone Explanation: The ozone layer absorbs 97-99% of the Sun's medium-frequency ultraviolet light (from about 200 nm to 315 nm wavelength), which potentially damages exposed life forms on Earth. Ozone ... Earth's atmosphere. In total, ozone makes up only 0.6 parts per million of the atmosphere.
Description : Ultra violet radiations of the Sun do not reach the earth because, earth’s atmosphere is surrounded by (1) Carbon dioxide (2) Ammonia (3) Chlorine (4) Ozone
Last Answer : Ozone
Description : The temperature of water at the bottom of a large waterfall is higher than that of the water at the top. because (1) the falling water absorbs heat from the Sun. (2) the water at the bottom has greater ... of the falling water is converted into heat. (4) rocks on the bed of the river give out heat.
Last Answer : the kinetic energy of the falling water is converted into heat.
Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning carbon dioxide kinetics? a. The amount of carbon dioxide produced is equivalent to the amount of oxygen consumed b. Carbon dioxide levels ... tissues d. The amount of carbon dioxide excreted is a function of ventilation of perfused alveoli
Last Answer : Answer: a, c, d The total amount of carbon dioxide produced by systemic metabolism is roughly equivalent to the amount of oxygen consumed (100-120 cc/m2/min, 200 cc/min in a typical ... carbon dioxide excreted is a function of ventilation of perfused alveoli (i.e. the alveolar ventilation/min).
Description : The amount of insolation received at a place on the surface of the earth depends upon: (1) its climate (2) the longitude of the place (3) its latitude (4) the altitude of the place
Last Answer : its latitude
Description : Atmospheric temperature increasing at the higher altitudes is called (1) Radiation (2) Inversion (3) Conduction (4) Convection
Last Answer : Inversion
Description : Which of the following asborbs part of the insolation and preserves earth's radiated heat? (1) Oxygen (2) Nitrogen (3) Water vapour (4) Carbon-dioxide
Last Answer : (3) Water vapour Explanation: The amount of solar energy reaching the Earth is 70 percent. The surface of the Earth absorbs 51 percent of the insolation. Water vapor and dust account for ... directly to outer space). This radiant energy is re-radiated in the atmosphere horizontally and vertically.
Description : What would happen to animals if the amount of oxygen the earths atmosphere decreased?
Last Answer : youll die
Description : What is the percentage coverage of Tropical Forest on earth’s landmass ? (1) 7 (2) 12 (3) 17 (4) 25
Last Answer : 7
Description : The majority of Earth’s crust is composed of which rock ? (1) Igneous (2)Metamorphic (3) Sedimentary (4)Carbonate
Last Answer : Igneous
Description : The term ‘epicentre’ is associated with— (1) earthquake (2) folding (3) faulting (4) earth’s interior
Last Answer : earthquake
Description : In a solar or lunar eclipse, the region of earth’s shadow is divided into (1) Five parts (2) Four parts (3) Two parts (4) Three parts
Last Answer : Three parts
Description : The lift of a balloon is (A) Increased, as it rises to a higher altitude (B) Due to the weight of the atmospheric air, that it displaces (C) Not dependent on the temperature of the atmosphere (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Due to the weight of the atmospheric air, that it displaces
Description : The greenhouse effect is caused by the higher level of which gas in the atmosphere? (1) Carbon monoxide (2) Carbon dioxide (3) Nitrous oxide (4) Sulphur dioxide
Last Answer : (2) Carbon dioxide Explanation: The greenhouse effect is a process by which thermal radiation from a planetary surface is absorbed by atmospheric greenhouse gases, and is re-radiated in all ... the absence of the gases. The environmental effects of carbon dioxide are of significant interest.
Description : The greenhouse effect is caused by the higher level of which gas in the atmosphere ? (1) Carbon monoxide (2) Carbon dioxide (3) Nitrous oxide (4) Sulphur dioxide
Last Answer : Carbon dioxide
Description : The product (s) of roasting of a sulphide ore is (are) (A) Oxide only (B) Sulphate only (C) Oxide and sulphate (D) Dependent on temperature and partial pressure of oxygen & sulphur dioxide
Last Answer : (A) Oxide only
Description : Look at the following gases: 1. Carbon dioxide 2. Helium 3. Nitrogen 4. Oxygen The two most abundant gases in the atmosphere are: (a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 4 (c) 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 4
Last Answer : Ans:(c)
Description : The atmosphere of the primitive earth before origin of life consisted of: (a) Nitrogen, Oxygen, Ammonia, and Water vapour (b) Methane, Ammonia, Hydrogen, and Water vapour (c) Nitrogen, Oxygen, Water, and Carbon dioxide (d) Ammonia, Water, Oxygen, and Hydrogen
Last Answer : Ans:(b)
Last Answer : (1) oxygen and ultraviolet rays Explanation: Ozone in the Earth's stratosphere is created by ultraviolet light striking ordinary oxygen molecules containing two oxygen atoms (O2), splitting them into ... (atomic oxygen). The atomic oxygen then combines with unbroken O2 to create ozone (O3).
Description : Oxygen liberated during photosynthesis is coming from : (1) Carbon dioxide (2) Water (3) Bresk down of chlorophy II (4) Atmosphere
Last Answer : (2) Water Explanation: Oxygen liberated during photosynthesis is coming m6t.o create a stable, unstirred layer to support surface neutralization of acid and act as a protective physical barrier against luminal pepsin.
Description : The highest volume of gases in lower atmosphere is comprised of - (1) Hydrogen (2) Carbon dioxide (3) Oxygen (4) Nitrogen
Last Answer : (4) Nitrogen Explanation: There are a number of atmospheric gases which make up air. In the lower atmosphere or troposphere, the main gases are nitrogen and oxygen, which make up 78% and 21% of the volume of air respectively. The remaining 1% of the atmospheric gases is made up of trace gases.
Description : While many different gases are found in the atmosphere, a number do NOT contribute significantly to solar heating of the atmosphere. Which TWO of the following gases do NOT absorb much heat? w) carbon dioxide x) nitrogen y) water vapor z) oxygen
Last Answer : ANSWER: X and Z -- NITROGEN and OXYGEN