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 : 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 : ________ present in air helps in combustion of fuel. a) oxygen b)nitrogen c)carbon-di-oxide d)carbon –mono-oxide
Last Answer : a) oxygen
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 : less than the present
Description : Which of the following is most important for absorption of heat radiated from the Sun as well as from the Earth? (1) Carbon dioxide (2) Oxygen (3) Carbon monoxide (4) Nitrogen
Last Answer : (1) Carbon dioxide Explanation: Carbon dioxide is a green house gas that absorbs heat radiated from the Sun as well as re-radiated heat from the Earth's surface.
Description : Uneven distribution of insolation on the earth is mainly due to the (1) spherical shape of the earth (2) distribution of land and water (3) direction of the winds (4) presence of pressure belts
Last Answer : spherical shape of the earth
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 : The solar radiation coming to Earth is called (1) Radiant energy (2) Insolation (3) Sunshine (4) Terrestrial radiation
Last Answer : Insolation
Description : Dry ice is the solid form of : (1) Air (2) Carbon di–oxide (3) Nitrogen (4) Water
Last Answer : Carbon di–oxide
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 : 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 : 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 : Even after sunset, the air near the Earth's surface continue to receive heat due to – (1) Insolation (2) Terrestrial Radiation (3) Conduction (4) Convection
Last Answer : (2) Terrestrial Radiation Explanation: Even after the sunset when the sun goes down, the incoming radiation from the sun stops, but there is still a lot of radiation that has been absorbed ... i.e. terrestrial radiation heats up the atmosphere more than the incoming solar radiation i.e. insolation
Description : Even after sunset, the air near the Earth’s surface continue to receive heat due to (1) Insolation (2) Terrestrial Radiation (3) Conduction (4) Convection
Last Answer : Terrestrial Radiation
Description : Smog is a combination of (1) air and water vapour (2) water and smoke (3) fire and water (4) smoke and fog
Last Answer : smoke and fog
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 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 : 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 part of the Earth’s surface receives the highest amount of insolation?
Last Answer : Tropical deserts
Description : Which part of the Earth's surface receives the highest amount of insolation? —
Description : 1. Which is the oldest Development Financial Institution of India? 2. What is a powerful eye irritant present in smog? 3. Where is respiratory centre situated? 4. Which part of the Earth's ... famous for its deposits of nitrates? 20. Which queen enjoyed political power along with her husband?
Last Answer : Answer : 1. IFCI 2. Sulphur dioxide 3. Medulla oblongata 4. Tropical deserts 5. Sutras 6. Home Minister 7. Srinivas Ramanujan 8. Economics 9. Condensation 10. Tanjore 11. Less than unity 12. ... Cholas and Rashtrakutas 16. Export-Import Banks 17. Jimmy Carter 18. Acetylene 19. Atacama 20. Nur Jahan
Description : how much % of carbon di oxide , sunlight and water is absorbed by the plant? -Biology
Last Answer : answer:
Description : Acid Reacts with metals and released............gas. (a) Carbon di oxide (b) Water (c) Hydrogen (d) None
Last Answer : (c) Hydrogen
Description : The natural disaster in which carbon-di-oxide suddenly erupts from a deep lake water is known as _________. (1) Lacaustrine(2) Fluvial (3) Glacial (4) Liminic
Last Answer : Liminic
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 : 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)
Description : Which gas is produced after the application of Calcium Carbide to the fruits, for rapid ripening? a. Methane b. Carbon-di-oxide c. Acetylene d. Ethylene
Last Answer : c. Acetylene
Description : Which of the following nations has the maximum per capita emissions of carbon di-oxide? (A) China (B) Japan (C) USA (D) India
Last Answer : (C) USA
Description : Which of the following pollutants affects the respiratory tract in humans? (A) Carbon monoxide (B) Nitric oxide (C) Sulphur di-oxide (D) Aerosols
Last Answer : (C) Sulphur di-oxide
Description : The gas that causes suffocation and death when coal or coke is burnt in a closed room is (1) Methane (2) Ethane (3) Carbon monoxide (4) Carbon di–oxide
Last Answer : Carbon monoxide
Description : The atmosphere near the earth's surface is heated from below. Which of the following does not significantly contribute to this heating -----------? A. Conduction of heat upward from a ... infrared energy that has been radiated from the surface D. Heat energy from the earth's interior (Answer)
Last Answer : D. Heat energy from the earth’s interior (Answer)
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 : 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 : 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 atmospheric layer farthest from the Earth’s surface is known as (1) Stratosphere (2)Exosphere (3) Ionosphere (4)Mesosphere
Last Answer : Exosphere
Description : Density of the earth’s atmosphere is highest in the (1) Troposphere (2) Stratosphere (3) Mesosphere (4) Ionosphere
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 : The majority of Earth’s crust is composed of which rock ? (1) Igneous (2)Metamorphic (3) Sedimentary (4)Carbonate
Last Answer : Igneous
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 : 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 : 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 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 : 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 : What percentage of insolation is received by the earth’s surface? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'Tundra Climate'