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 : The ultra violet radiations of the Sun do not reach the Earth because the upper layers of the atmosphere contain (a) oxygen (b) helium (c) ozone (d) hydrogen
Last Answer : Ans:(c)
Description : Ultra violet light of Sun's radiation is prevented from reaching the earth's atmosphere by the layer of – (1) Oxygen (2) Hydrogen (3) Ozone (4) Helium
Last Answer : (3) Ozone Explanation: The ozone layer is a layer in Earth's atmosphere containing relatively high concentrations of ozone (03). The 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.
Description : Ultra violet light of Sun’s radiation is prevented from reaching the earth’s atmosphere by the layer of (1) Oxygen (2) Hydrogen (3) Ozone (4) Helium
Last Answer : Ozone
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 : (1) the action of ultraviolet rays on oxygen Explanation: The majority of tropospheric ozone formation occurs when nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO ) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), such as xylene, ... violet rays. NOx, CO, and VOCs are called ozone precursors. CO + 2O2 + CO2 + O3
Last Answer : Water is not effective in extinguishing a fire caused by petrol because - (1) the flame is too hot for water to cool it down (2) water and petrol react chemically (3) water and petrol are ... (4) water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
Description : Earth is protected from ultra-violet radiations by means of
Last Answer : Earth is protected from ultra-violet radiations by means of A. Ozone layer B. nitrogen C. oxygen D. carbon dioxides
Description : Ozone layer above the surface of Earth provides a shield against – (1) X-rays (2) Ultra-violet rays (3) Gamma rays (4) Infra-red rays
Last Answer : (2) Ultra-violet rays 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.
Description : Ozone layer above the surface of Earth provides a shield against (1) X-rays (2) Ultra-violet rays (3) Gamma rays (4) Infra-red rays
Last Answer : Ultra-violet rays
Description : Pick out the wrong statement pertaining to 'green house' for the plants. (A) 'Green house' (made of glass) allows visible sunlight (i.e., short wavelength solar radiation like ultra-violet rays) ... ' thereby warming up the earth's surface (D) 'Green house' is colder than the outside atmosphere
Last Answer : (D) 'Green house' is colder than the outside atmosphere
Description : An animal that uses ultra-violet radiations for locating food and boundary of its territory is
Last Answer : An animal that uses ultra-violet radiations for locating food and boundary of its territory is A. desert ... desert frog C. kangaroo rat D. sea snake.
Description : Ultra violet radiations has more energy as compare to –
Last Answer : Infrared Rays
Description : The ozone layer protects us from - (1) Ultra violet rays (2) Radio waves (3) Visual radiation (4) Infrared radiation
Last Answer : (1) Ultra violet rays Explanation: The ozone layer acts as a filter for the shorter wavelength and highly hazardous ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun, protecting life on Earth from its potentially harmful effects.
Description : (3) checking the penetration of ultra-violet rays to the earth Explanation: Ozone in the ozone layer filters out sunlight wavelengths from about 200 nm UV rays to 315 nm, with ozone peak absorption at about 250 nm. This ... the lower UV-C (200 nm-280 nm) and the entire UV-B band (280 nm-315 nm).
Last Answer : The advantage of detergents over soaps is – (1) Detergents are soluble in water (2) Detergents could not give much lather (3) Detergents give lather even with hard water (4) Soaps give lather with only soft water
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 : 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 : It is dangerous to observe solar eclipse with naked eyes because – (1) Infrared radiations from sun burn our retina (2) Ultraviolet radiations from Sun burn our retina (3) All radiations from sun initiate chemical reactions in eyes (4) Cosmic rays reach eyes more during the eclipse
Last Answer : (2) Ultraviolet radiations from Sun burn our retina Explanation: The solar radiation that reaches the surface of Earth ranges from ultraviolet (UV) radiation at wavelengths longer than 290 nm to radio ... of the Sun during an eclipse is for the development of "eclipse blindness" or retinal burns.
Description : It is dangerous to observe Solar eclipse with naked eyes because (1) Infrared radiations from sun burn our retina (2) Ultraviolet radiations from Sun burn our retina (3) All radiations from sun initiate chemical reactions in eyes (4) Cosmic rays reach eyes more during the eclipse
Last Answer : Ultraviolet radiations from Sun burn our retina
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. The atmosphere of the primitive earth was reducing 2. The primary source of energy for the chemosynthetic reactions on earth that led to the origin of life was the solar energy 3. Liquid water did not ... 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 4 (c) 1, 2, and 3 (d) 1, 3, and 4
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : Ultraviolet radiations from sunlight causes a reaction that produces (a) fluorides (b) carbon monoxide (c) sulphur dioxide (d) ozone.
Last Answer : (d) ozone.
Description : Tear gas used by the police to disperse the mob contains – (1) carbon dioxide (2) chlorine (3) ammonia (4) hydrogen sulphide
Last Answer : (2) chlorine Explanation: Tear gas is a compound. Each molecule of tear gas contains one atom of chlorine. The compound 2- chlorobenzalmalononitrile, a cyanocarbon, is the defining component of a "tear gas" commonly referred to as CS gas, which is used as a riot control agent.
Description : Tear gas used by the police to disperse the mob contains (1) carbon dioxide (2) chlorine (3) ammonia (4) hydrogen sulphide
Last Answer : chlorine
Description : Ozone layer in the outer atmosphere helps us in – (1) reflecting radio waves and makes radio communication possible (2) regulating he temperature of atmosphere (3) absorbing cosmic ray particles (4) absorbing U-V radiations
Last Answer : (4) absorbing U-V radiations Explanation: The ozone layer is a layer in Earth's atmosphere containing relatively high concentrations of ozone (03) which absorbs 97- 99% of the Sun's medium-frequency ultraviolet light.
Description : Ozone layer in the outer atmosphere helps us in (1) reflecting radio waves and makes radio communication possible (2) regulating the temperature of atmosphere (3) absorbing cosmic ray particles (4) absorbing U-V radiations
Last Answer : absorbing U-V radiations
Description : The Ozone layer protects us from: (1) Cosmic rays (2) Ultra-Violet rays (3) Visible rays (4) Infrared rays
Last Answer : (2) Ultra-Violet rays Explanation: The ozone layer refers to a region of Earth's stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun's ultraviolet (UN) radiation. It absorbs 97- 99% of the Sun's ... 200 nm to 315 nm wavelength), which otherwise would potentially damage exposed life forms near the surface.
Description : Ozone is (A) A primary pollutant (B) A secondary pollutant (C) Impervious to ultra-violet rays (D) Both (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (D) Both (B) and (C)
Last Answer : Ultra-Violet rays
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 : Urea is prepared by the chemical reactions of (a) Ammonium sulphate and calcium chloride (b) Ammonia and carbon dioxide (c) Chlorine and water (d) Acetamide and ethyl alcohol
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Tear gas used by the police to disperse the mob contains - (1) Carbon dioxide (2) Chlorine (3) Ammonia (4) Hydrogen sulphide
Last Answer : (2) Chlorine Explanation: Tear gas, formally known as a lachrymatory agent, is a possibly lethal chemical weapon that stimulates the corneal nerves in the eyes to cause tears, pain, and even blindness.
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 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 gases were used to decontaminate mail after the anthrax scare? a. Ethylene Oxide b. Chlorine Dioxide c. Carbon Dioxide d. Ozone
Last Answer : b. Chlorine Dioxide
Description : Which of the following is believed to be responsible for the hole in the ozone layer over Antarctic? w) carbon dioxide x) compounds containing sulfur y) radioactivity z) compounds containing chlorine
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- COMPOUNDS CONTAINING CHLORINE
Description : CFC (chloro fluoro carbon) is very highly reactive in causing depletion of ozone layer in the atmosphere. Each atom of chlorine liberated from CFC is capable of decomposing __________ molecules of ozone. (A) 10 2 (B) 10 5 (C) 10 9 (D) 10 15
Last Answer : (B) 10 5
Description : Which substance present in the skin is converted into Vitamin D by ultra violet radia- tions of the sun?
Last Answer : Ergosterol
Description : Which one of the following is the main culprit in the thinning of Ozone layer in the earth’s stratosphere? A. Methane B. Chlorofluorocarbons C. Nitrogen oxides D. Carbon dioxide
Last Answer : ANSWER: C
Description : Which one of the following is the main culprit in the thinning of Ozone layer in the earth’s stratosphere? A. Carbon dioxide B. Chlorofluorocarbons (Answer) C. Nitrogen oxides D. Methane
Last Answer : B. Chlorofluorocarbons (Answer)
Description : A considerable part of the harmful ultraviolet radiation of the sun does not reach the surface of earth. This is because in the upper atmosphere, ther
Last Answer : A considerable part of the harmful ultraviolet radiation of the sun does not reach the surface of earth. This is because ... ` C. `O_(3)` D. `NH_(3)`
Description : Coal burning power plants and factories are responsible for about 86% of - (a) carbon monoxide in the atmosphere (b) sulphur dioxide in the atmosphere (c) chlorine in the atmosphere (d) nitrogen dioxide in the atmosphere
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 : (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 : Which of the following chemicals is responsible for depletion of ozone layer in the atmosphere? (1) Chlorofluorocarbons (2) Nitrous oxide (3) Sulphur dioxide (4) Carbon dioxide
Last Answer : (1) Chlorofluorocarbons Explanation: Chlorofluorocarbon contributes to ozone depletion in the upper atmosphere. It is an organic compound that contains only carbon, chlorine, and fluorine, produced as a ... methane, ethane, propane. Its manufacture has been phased out under the Montreal Protocol.
Description : Which of the following chemical materials is responsible for the depletion of ozone layer in the atmosphere ? (1) Nitrous oxide (2) Carbon dioxide (3) Chlorofluorocarbon (4) Sulphur dioxide
Last Answer : Chlorofluorocarbon
Last Answer : oxygen and ultraviolet rays
Description : Which of the following has the lowest frequency? (1) Visible light (2) Gamma rays (3) Xrays (4) Ultra violet rays
Last Answer : (1) Visible light Explanation: The common material used as fuse wire is an alloy of tin and lead (63% tin and 37% lead). Fuse wires provide over current protection of an electrical circuit ... or strip that melts when too much current flows through it, thereby interrupting the flow of current.
Description : In a filament type light bulb most of the electric power consumed appears as – (1) visible light (2) infra-red rays (3) ultra-violet rays (4) fluorescent light
Last Answer : (2) infra-red rays Explanation: When electricity is passed through the filament, the filament gets hot. Depending on the temperature of the filament, radiation is emitted from the filament. The ... energy converts into visible light and rest of it is emitted as heat or infrared radiation.