Description : The ozone hole that has been detected lies in the atmosphere above – (1) Arctic Ocean (2) Antarctica (3) India (4) Alaska
Last Answer : (2) Antarctica Explanation: Ozone layer, that is, the layer of life-protecting ozone found at the top of the stratosphere. Ozone is formed in the earth's stratosphere and is critical to ... stratosphere and that some human-released chemicals are speeding up the breakdown of ozone in the atmosphere.
Description : Ozone hole over antarctica was first detected by
Last Answer : Ozone hole over antarctica was first detected by A. Molina and rowland B. Farmanet al C. Augus D. molina and molina
Description : The ozone hole is detected in the atmosphere, where is it located
Last Answer : above Antarctica
Description : Formation of ozone hole is maximum over – (1) Africa (2) India (3) Antarctica (4) Europe
Last Answer : (3) Antarctica Explanation: A continent sized hole (thinning) has been formed over Antarctica as a result of damage to ozone. Most ozone is formed in the stratosphere over the equation and ... CFC) which destroys ozone. The thinning of ozone is maximum because winter there is exceptionally cold.
Description : Formation of ozone hole is maximum over (1) Africa (2) India (3) Antarctica (4) Europe
Last Answer : Antarctica
Description : The massive hole in the ozone layer over the Antarctica was first discovered in which year? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : Ozone hole over Antarctica was discovered in
Last Answer : 1985
Description : The massive hole in the ozone layer over the Antarctica was first discovered in which year?
Description : As a result of which treaty, ozone hole in Antarctica is slowly healing? A. Koyoto protocol B. Ottawa treaty C. Montreal protocol (Answer) D. Oslo Accord
Last Answer : C. Montreal protocol (Answer)
Description : Sulfuric acid aerosols from the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo reduced the rate of global warming last year. They also contributed to the record size of: w) acid rainfalls in Europe x) the anchovy catch off Peru y) the ozone hole over Antarctica z) fish kills in the Amazon River
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- THE OZONE HOLE OVER ANTARCTICA
Description : The Melanesian Island Group lies in the - (1) Pacific Ocean (2) Atlantic Ocean (3) Indian Ocean (4) Arctic Ocean
Last Answer : (1) Pacific Ocean Explanation: Melanesia is a sub-region of Oceania extending from the western end of the Pacific Ocean to the Arafura Sea, and eastward to Fiji, The region comprises most of the islands immediately north and northeast of Australia.
Description : The Melanesian Island Group lies in the (1) Pacific Ocean (2) Atlantic Ocean (3) Indian Ocean (4) Arctic Ocean
Last Answer : Pacific Ocean
Description : Ie glacier's melting is a common phenomenon linked to the rise in seawater level. The glaciers are predominantly present in– (1) Greenland (2) Antarctica (3) Himalayas (4) Arctic
Last Answer : (2) Antarctica Explanation: One of today's prevalent water issues is the rise in sea level. It is mainly caused by two phenomena: global warming and ozone depletion. Polar ice caps in Antarctica and other places are melting fast. This has led to increase in sea level over the years.
Description : Ice glacier’s melting is a common phenomenon linked to the rise in seawater level. The glaciers are predominantly present in (1) Greenland (2) Antarctica (3) Himalayas (4) Arctic
Description : The ozone hole in the upper atmosphere of the earth is due to the breakdown of ozone to oxygen. The reaction is catalyzed by
Last Answer : The ozone hole in the upper atmosphere of the earth is due to the breakdown of ... D. chlorine formed by the decomposition of chlorofluorocarbons
Description : Ozone-hole in the atmosphere is largely caused by the presence of – (1) Oxygen (2) Hydrogen (3) Chlorofluorocarbons (4) Radio-active waste
Last Answer : (3) Chlorofluorocarbons Explanation: Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and other halogenated ozone depleting substances (ODS) are mainly responsible for man-made chemical ozone depletion. It is calculated that a ... about a century, destroying up to one hundred thousand ozone molecules during that time.
Description : The spectral region of the electromagnetic radiation which passes through the atmosphere without much attenuation is known as: (A) Ozone hole (B) Atmospheric window (C) Ozone window (D) Black hole
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
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 : The Montreal Protocol 1987 refers to – (1) saving the Bio-diversity of our planet (2) signing of an accord on the peaceful uses of atomic energy (3) signing of an accord on keeping the antarctica as a nuclear free zone (4) saving the ozone layer from destruction by reducting the use of CFCs
Last Answer : (4) saving the ozone layer from destruction by reducting the use of CFCs Explanation: The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (a protocol to the Vienna Convention for the ... entered into force on January 1, 1989, followed by a first meeting in Helsinki. May 1989.
Description : The Montreal Protocol 1987 refers to (1) saving the Bio-diversity of our planet (2) signing of an accord on the peaceful uses of atmoic energy (3) signing of an accord on keeping the antarctica as a nuclear free zone (4) saving the ozone layer from destruction by reducting the use of CFCs
Last Answer : saving the ozone layer from destruction by reducting the use of CFCs
Description : The Continent Antarctica lies at the-----? A. North pole B. South pole (Answer) C. middle of the earth D. Equator E. None of these
Last Answer : The Continent Antarctica lies at the-----?A. North poleB. South pole (Answer)C. middle of the earthD. EquatorE. None of these
Description : In Astrophysics, what name is given to a hypothetical hole in outer space from which stars and energy emerge? (1) Black hole (2) Ozone hole (3) Asteroid belt (4) White hole
Last Answer : (4) White hole Explanation: A White Hole is a hypothetical hole in outer space from which energy, stars, and other celestial matter emerge or explode. It is a theoretical celestial object into which matter is funneled from a black hole.
Last Answer : White hole
Description : The effect of corona can be detected by (a) presence of ozone detected by odour (b) hissing sound (c) faint luminous glow of bluish colour (d) all of the above
Last Answer : (d) all of the above
Description : 'Sagar Samrat' is (a) an oil drilling platform in Mumbai High (b) an island in Indian Ocean (c) a ship used for Antarctica expedition (d) a space craft
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : What is Dakshin Gangotri? (1) River valley in Andhra Pradesh (2) Unmanned station located in Antarctica (3) Second source of River Ganga (4) Island in the Indian Ocean
Last Answer : (2) Unmanned station located in Antarctica Explanation: Dakshin Gangotri was the first scientific base station of India situated in Antarctica, part of the Indian Antarctic Program. Established during ... Solar energy. The station was entirely computerized to record all data that was re-searched.
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 : Which one among the following is responsible for formation of "Ozone Holes" in the atmosphere? (1) Benzopyrene (2) Hydrocarbons (3) Chlorofluorocarbons (4) UV radiation
Last Answer : (3) Chlorofluorocarbons Explanation: Chlorofluorocarbon (CFCs), commonly known by the DuPont brand name Freon, are considered as one of the ozonedepleting substances.
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 : In the atmosphere ultraviolet rays are absorbed by – (1) Oxygen (2) Nitrogen (3) Ozone (4) Helium
Last Answer : (1) Oxygen Explanation: Most of the ultraviolet radiation in sunlight is absorbed by oxygen in Earth's atmosphere, which forms the ozone layer of the lower stratosphere. UV light is found ... and causes many substances to glow or fluoresce. Most ultraviolet is classified as non-ionizing radiation.
Description : The ozone layer in the atmosphere is at a height of about ______. (1) 25 km (2) 50 km (3) 100 km (4) 200 km
Last Answer : (2) 50 km Explanation: Ozone is mainly found in two regions of the Earth's atmosphere. Most ozone (about 90%) resides in a layer that begins between 10 to 17 kilometers above the Earth's surface and extends up to about 50 kilometers
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 : In the absence of ozone layer, Which rays will enter into atmosphere? (1) Infrared (2) Visible (3) Ultraviolet (4) X-rays
Last Answer : (3) Ultraviolet Explanation: The ozone layer is a layer in Earth's atmosphere containing relatively high concentrations of ozone (O3). The ozone layer absorbs 97-99% of the Sun's medium-frequency ... (from about 200 nm to 315 nm wavelength), which potentially damages exposed life forms on Earth.
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 : 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 : In the absence of ozone layer, which rays will enter into atmosphere? (1) Infrared (2) Visible (3) Ultraviolet (4) X-rays
Last Answer : Ultraviolet
Description : In the atmosphere ultraviolet rays are absorbed by (1) Oxygen (2) Nitrogen (3) Ozone (4) Helium
Last Answer : Oxygen
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
Description : What ocean in the north is Alaska borded on?
Last Answer : The Arctic Ocean is North of Alaska.
Description : The element first detected spectroscopically in the Sun's atmosphere is (a) O2 (b) Ne (c) H2 (d) He
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : Which is the largest island in the Arctic Ocean? -Geography
Last Answer : Green land is the largest island in the Arctic Ocean.
Description : What is the name of the large country in the north that touches the arctic ocean and is almost all ice?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
Description : The busiest oceanic trade route of the world is in - (1) Atlantic Ocean (2) Arctic Ocean (3) Indian Ocean (4) Pacific Ocean
Last Answer : (1) Atlantic Ocean Explanation: The Atlantic Ocean is the busiest ocean of them all. It connects the Americas, Africa and Europe. It is the trade route between the continents and is always full of cargo ships being carried around continent to continent. It spreads over 32 million square miles.
Description : Many of the active volcanoes are situated in - (1) Atlantic Ocean (2) Pacific Ocean (3) Indian Ocean (4) Arctic Ocean
Last Answer : (2) Pacific Ocean Explanation: Most scientists consider a volcano active if it has erupted in the last 10,000 years. There are about 1500 active volcanoes in the world - the majority along the Pacific Ring of Fire - and around 50 of these erupt each year.
Description : The Panama Canal links - (1) Pacific and Atlantic Ocean (2) Atlantic and Arctic Ocean (3) Pacific and Indian Ocean (4) Antarctic and Atlantic Ocean
Last Answer : (1) Pacific and Atlantic Ocean Explanation: The Panama Canal is a 48-mile ship canal in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama ... Society of Civil Engineers has named the Panama Canal one of the seven wonders of the modern world.
Description : Among the world oceans, which ocean is having the widest continental shelf? (1) Antarctic Ocean (2) Arctic Ocean (3) Indian Ocean (4) Atlantic Ocean
Last Answer : (2) Arctic Ocean Explanation: The Arctic Ocean has the widest continental shelf of all the oceans; it extends 1,210 km seaward from Siberia. From the shelf rise numerous islands, ... . Continental shelves are an extension of coastal plains and are characterized by broadly-sloping submerged plains.
Description : The deepest trench of the world- ‘The Mariana Trench’ is located in the: (1) Indian Ocean (2) Atlantic Ocean (3) Arctic Ocean (4) Pacific Ocean
Last Answer : (4) Pacific Ocean Explanation: The Mariana Trench or Marianas Trench is the deepest part of the world's occans. It is located in the western Pacific Ocean, to the east of the Mariana Islands. The ... at least 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) closer to the Earth's center than the Challenger Deep seafloor.
Description : Earth's Deepest point in water is Mariana trench. It is located in which of the following oceans? (1) Atlantic Ocear (2) Arctic Ocean (3) Indian Ocean (4) Pacific Ocean
Last Answer : (4) Pacific Ocean Explanation: The Mariana trenchis located in the western Pacific Ocean, to the east of the Mariana Islands, in the Western Pacific East of Philippines.
Description : Mariana Trench is found in – (1) Atlantic Ocean (2) Pacific Ocean (3) Indian Ocean (4) Arctic Ocean
Last Answer : (2) Pacific Ocean Explanation: The Mariana Trench is the deepest part of the world's oceans. It is located in the western Pacific Ocean, to the east of the Mariana Islands.