A special type of well in which water rises automatically under the pressure of a column of water to the ground surface through a hole is known as (1) Artisian well (2) Spring (3) Hot spring (4) Geyser

A special type of well in which water rises automatically under the pressure of a column of water to the ground surface through a hole is known as (1) Artisian well (2) Spring (3) Hot spring (4) Geyser
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A special type of well in which water rises automatically under the pressure of a column of water to the ground surface through a hole is known as – (1) Artisian well (2) Spring (3) Hot spring (4) Geyser

Description : A special type of well in which water rises automatically under the pressure of a column of water to the ground surface through a hole is known as – (1) Artisian well (2) Spring (3) Hot spring (4) Geyser

Last Answer : (1) Artisian well Explanation: An artesian well is a pumpless water source that uses pipes to allow underground water that is under pressure to rise to the surface. This type of well seems to ... porous rock as it seeps into the Earth to reach the aquifer, which is the underground water source.

A geyser is a spring which (1) throws water continuously (2) throws water intermittently (3) throws water and steam at regular intervals (4) throws only steam

Description : A geyser is a spring which (1) throws water continuously (2) throws water intermittently (3) throws water and steam at regular intervals (4) throws only steam

Last Answer :  throws water and steam at regular intervals

Spring tides occur on (1) New moon day only (2) Full moon day as well as on new moon day (3) Full moon day only (4) The day when the moon’s position is in its first quarter

Description : Spring tides occur on (1) New moon day only (2) Full moon day as well as on new moon day (3) Full moon day only (4) The day when the moon’s position is in its first quarter

Last Answer : Full moon day as well as on new moon day

Is a geyser a hole?

Description : Is a geyser a hole?

Last Answer : Yes

A spinning neutron star is known as (1) White dwarf (2) Black hole (3) Pulsar (4) Quasar

Description : A spinning neutron star is known as (1) White dwarf (2) Black hole (3) Pulsar (4) Quasar

Last Answer : Pulsar

The well through which water comes out through hydraulic pressure is called (1) Ordinary well (2) Tube well (3) Deep tube well (4) Artesian well

Description : The well through which water comes out through hydraulic pressure is called (1) Ordinary well (2) Tube well (3) Deep tube well (4) Artesian well

Last Answer : Artesian well

A geyser is a spring which – (1) throws water continuously (2) throws water intermittently (3) throws water and steam at regular intervals (4) throws only steam

Description : A geyser is a spring which – (1) throws water continuously (2) throws water intermittently (3) throws water and steam at regular intervals (4) throws only steam

Last Answer : (3) throws water and steam at regular intervals Explanation: A geyser is a spring characterized by intermittent discharge of water ejected turbulently and accompanied by a vapour phase (steam). The Word geyser ... turn, comes from the Icelandic verb geysa, "to gush", the verb itself from Old Norse.

Ozone-hole in the atmosphere is largely caused by the presence of (1) Oxygen (2) Hydrogen (3) Chloro-floro-carbon (4) Radio-active waste

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

Sink hole is a phenomenon of _______ topography. (1) Plain (2) Desert (3) Tundra (4) Karst

Description : Sink hole is a phenomenon of _______ topography. (1) Plain (2) Desert (3) Tundra (4) Karst

Last Answer : Karst

The darkest portion of the shadow cast during an eclipse is (1) Corona (2) Umbra (3) Penumbra (4) Black hole

Description : The darkest portion of the shadow cast during an eclipse is (1) Corona (2) Umbra (3) Penumbra (4) Black hole

Last Answer : Umbra

‘Super nova’ is (1) a comet (2) an asteroid (3) an exploding Star (4) a black hole

Description : ‘Super nova’ is (1) a comet (2) an asteroid (3) an exploding Star (4) a black hole

Last Answer : an exploding Star

Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: (A) Free surface ground water is subjected to atmospheric pressure (B) Water table surface rises and falls with seasons (C) Depth of water table is directly proportional to the rate of drawl of water (D) Level of water table remains stationary

Description : Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:  (A) Free surface ground water is subjected to atmospheric pressure  (B) Water table surface rises and falls with seasons  (C) ... directly proportional to the rate of drawl of water  (D) Level of water table remains stationary 

Last Answer : (D) Level of water table remains stationary 

If the water table rises upto ground surface, then the (A) Effective stress is reduced due to decrease in total stress only but pore water pressure does not change (B) Effective stress is reduced due to increase in pore water pressure only but total stress does not change (C) Total stress is reduced due to increase in pore water pressure only but effective stress does not change (D) Total stress is increased due to decrease in pore water pressure but effective stress does not change

Description : If the water table rises upto ground surface, then the (A) Effective stress is reduced due to decrease in total stress only but pore water pressure does not change (B) Effective stress is ... D) Total stress is increased due to decrease in pore water pressure but effective stress does not change

Last Answer : (B) Effective stress is reduced due to increase in pore water pressure only but total stress does not change

Humus is a type of (1) fossil seen on the rocks (2) decaying organic matters in soil (3) fertilizers applied in soil (4) special growth found in plants

Description : Humus is a type of (1) fossil seen on the rocks (2) decaying organic matters in soil (3) fertilizers applied in soil (4) special growth found in plants 

Last Answer : decaying organic matters in soil

The Mediterranean region are characterized by heavy rain in: (1) Winter (2) Spring (3) Autumn (4) Summer

Description : The Mediterranean region are characterized by heavy rain in: (1) Winter (2) Spring (3) Autumn (4) Summer

Last Answer : Winter

The first step in the generation of a sea breeze is . (a) air over land expands and builds a pressure gradient at the surface that pushes air offshore (b) air over land expands and builds a pressure gradient at the surface that pushes air onshore (c) hot air over land rises, cools and forms a cloud (d) air over land expands and builds a pressure gradient aloft that pushes air offshore

Description : The first step in the generation of a sea breeze is . (a) air over land expands and builds a pressure gradient at the surface that pushes air offshore (b) air over land expands and builds ... forms a cloud (d) air over land expands and builds a pressure gradient aloft that pushes air offshore

Last Answer : air over land expands and builds a pressure gradient aloft that pushes air offshore

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

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

The rapidly growing mass of phytoplankton covering the surface water of a lake or pond is known as : (1) Eutrophication (2) Water bloom (3) Water pollution (4) Water hyacinth

Description : The rapidly growing mass of phytoplankton covering the surface water of a lake or pond is known as : (1) Eutrophication (2) Water bloom (3) Water pollution (4) Water hyacinth

Last Answer : Eutrophication

The atmospheric layer farthest from the Earth’s surface is known as (1) Stratosphere (2)Exosphere (3) Ionosphere (4)Mesosphere

Description : The atmospheric layer farthest from the Earth’s surface is known as (1) Stratosphere (2)Exosphere (3) Ionosphere (4)Mesosphere

Last Answer : Exosphere

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 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

Last Answer : Troposphere

The largest reservoir of fresh water is : (1) Glaciers (2) Ground Water (3) Ponds (4) Lakes

Description : The largest reservoir of fresh water is : (1) Glaciers (2) Ground Water (3) Ponds (4) Lakes

Last Answer : Glaciers

The main advantage of Rain? Water Harvesting (RWH) is (1) Recharge ground water (2) Avoid floods (3) Reduce the loss of water (4) Avoid soil erosion

Description : The main advantage of Rain? Water Harvesting (RWH) is (1) Recharge ground water (2) Avoid floods (3) Reduce the loss of water (4) Avoid soil erosion

Last Answer : Recharge ground water

‘Terra rossa’ is a Latin word which means (1) hot area (2) red terrain (3) lateritic region (4) region near the poles

Description : ‘Terra rossa’ is a Latin word which means (1) hot area (2) red terrain (3) lateritic region (4) region near the poles

Last Answer : red terrain

Equatorial regions experience (1) warm and dry climate (2) hot and humid climate (3) wet and windy climate (4) moderately pleasant climate

Description : Equatorial regions experience (1) warm and dry climate (2) hot and humid climate (3) wet and windy climate (4) moderately pleasant climate

Last Answer : hot and humid climate

Tundras are (1) Deciduous forests (2) Tropical rain forests (3) Cold deserts (4) Hot deserts

Description : Tundras are (1) Deciduous forests (2) Tropical rain forests (3) Cold deserts (4) Hot deserts

Last Answer : Cold deserts

Where are the hot deserts generally found ? (1) On the eastern margins of the Tropics (2) On the western margins of the Tropics (3) Nearer the Equator (4) In the middle of the Continents

Description : Where are the hot deserts generally found ? (1) On the eastern margins of the Tropics (2) On the western margins of the Tropics (3) Nearer the Equator (4) In the middle of the Continents 

Last Answer : On the western margins of the Tropics

The word Biosphere refers to : (1) Zone of soil, water and air around earth capable of supporting the flora and fauna. (2) Part of earth surface which can support the flora (3) Parts of air around earth a where life can exist (4) Zone of water on earth which can support life.

Description : The word Biosphere refers to : (1) Zone of soil, water and air around earth capable of supporting the flora and fauna. (2) Part of earth surface which can support the flora (3) Parts of air around earth a where life can exist (4) Zone of water on earth which can support life.

Last Answer : Zone of soil, water and air around earth capable of supporting the flora and fauna. 

How much of world’s surface is covered by water? (1) 55% (2) 70% (3) 80% (4) 25%

Description : How much of world’s surface is covered by water? (1) 55% (2) 70% (3) 80% (4) 25%

Last Answer : 70%

In an iceberg floating in the sea, out of 10 parts of its mass, how much will remain above the surface of the water? (1) 1 part (2) 2 parts (3) 4 parts (4) 6 parts

Description : In an iceberg floating in the sea, out of 10 parts of its mass, how much will remain above the surface of the water? (1) 1 part (2) 2 parts (3) 4 parts (4) 6 parts 

Last Answer :  1 part

The surface of water in a pond remains cool even on a hot day because 1. water evaporates at the surface and evaporation causes cooling 2. the heat absorbed at the surface is transmitted downwards 3. Water in contact with the bottom of the pond becomes cool and rises to the surface due to convection Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 3 only (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

Description : The surface of water in a pond remains cool even on a hot day because 1. water evaporates at the surface and evaporation causes cooling 2. the heat absorbed at the surface is transmitted downwards 3. Water in contact with the bottom ... /are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 3 only (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

Last Answer : Ans:(a)

Evergreen rain forest is mainly found in regions having well distributed annual rainfall (1) Below 50 cm (2) 50-100 cm (3) 100-200 cm (4) More than 200 cm

Description : Evergreen rain forest is mainly found in regions having well distributed annual rainfall (1) Below 50 cm (2) 50-100 cm (3) 100-200 cm (4) More than 200 cm

Last Answer : More than 200 cm

The ‘Pacific Ring of Fire’ is associated with (1) oil well fires (2) thermal power station (3) volcanoes and earthquakes (4) forest fires

Description : The ‘Pacific Ring of Fire’ is associated with (1) oil well fires (2) thermal power station (3) volcanoes and earthquakes (4) forest fires

Last Answer : volcanoes and earthquakes

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

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

The gentle ‘seaward sloping’ surface from the coasts is called __________. (1) Continental shelf (2) Continental rise (3) Abyssal plains (4) Submarine ridges

Description : The gentle ‘seaward sloping’ surface from the coasts is called __________. (1) Continental shelf (2) Continental rise (3) Abyssal plains (4) Submarine ridges

Last Answer : Continental shelf

The Ocean with the largest surface area is (1) Arctic Ocean (2) Atlantic Ocean (3) Indian Ocean (4) Pacific Ocean

Description : The Ocean with the largest surface area is (1) Arctic Ocean (2) Atlantic Ocean (3) Indian Ocean (4) Pacific Ocean

Last Answer : Pacific Ocean 

The deepest surface depression on the earth is (1) Kurile Trench (2) Mariana Trench (3) Tonga-Kermadec Trench (4) Bentley Subglacial

Description : The deepest surface depression on the earth is (1) Kurile Trench (2) Mariana Trench (3) Tonga-Kermadec Trench (4) Bentley Subglacial

Last Answer : Mariana Trench

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

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

The layer of atmosphere close to the earth’s surface is called (1) Exosphere (2) Troposphere (3) Stratosphere (4) Ionosphere

Description : The layer of atmosphere close to the earth’s surface is called (1) Exosphere (2) Troposphere (3) Stratosphere (4) Ionosphere

Last Answer : Troposphere

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

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

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

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

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

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

Molten rock below the surface of the earth is called (1) Basalt (2) Laccolith (3) Lava (4) Magma

Description : Molten rock below the surface of the earth is called (1) Basalt (2) Laccolith (3) Lava (4) Magma

Last Answer : Magma

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

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

How much of the Earth's land surface is desert ? (1) 1/10th (2) 1/5th (3) 1/3rd (3) 1/6th

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

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

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

The planet which has the highest surface temperature is (1) Jupiter (2) Earth (3) Pluto (4) Venus

Description : The planet which has the highest surface temperature is (1) Jupiter (2) Earth (3) Pluto (4) Venus

Last Answer : Venus

The surface temperature of the sun is estimated as (1) 6000 °C (2) 12000 °C (3) 18000 °C (4) 24000 °C

Description : The surface temperature of the sun is estimated as (1) 6000 °C (2) 12000 °C (3) 18000 °C (4) 24000 °C

Last Answer : 6000 °C

Suppose you have columns of data that span more than one printed page. How can you automatically print the column headings on each page? 1) Click Page Setup on the File menu, click the Sheet tab, and enter the row that contains these column headings under Print titles 2) Click Page Setup on the File menu, click the Page tab, click the Options button, then enter your choices 3) Click Page Preview on the File menu, click the Sheet tab, and enter the row that contains these column headings under Print titles 4) Click Page Setup on the File menu, click the Sheet tab, and make a selection under the Print heading

Description : Suppose you have columns of data that span more than one printed page. How can you automatically print the column headings on each page? 1) Click Page Setup on the File menu, click the Sheet tab, ... Page Setup on the File menu, click the Sheet tab, and make a selection under the Print heading

Last Answer : 1) Click Page Setup on the File menu, click the Sheet tab, and enter the row that contains these column

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

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

What happens when your airplane takes off from an airstrip on the ground and rises 30000 feet into the sky what happens to the air pressure on the outside of the airplane?

Description : What happens when your airplane takes off from an airstrip on the ground and rises 30000 feet into the sky what happens to the air pressure on the outside of the airplane?

Last Answer : Atmospheric pressure is caused by the weight of air above the measurement point. At 30,000 feet in the sky, the air pressure on the outside of the airplane will be much lower than it was nearer the ground.