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 : Pick out the wrong statement (A) The concentric atmosphere layer just above troposphere is called stratosphere, which is rich in ozone (B) Mesosphere is characterised by very low atmospheric ... radio waves used in the long distance radio communication are reflected back to earth by stratosphere
Last Answer : (D) The radio waves used in the long distance radio communication are reflected back to earth by stratosphere
Description : Which of the following types radiations is absorbed by the upper layer of the atmosphere? A. Radio-waves B. Infrared C. Visible D. Ultraviolet
Last Answer : ANSWER: B
Description : Which type of radiations are absorbed by the upper layer of the atmosphere? (1) Radio-waves (2) Infrared (3) Visible (4) Ultraviolet
Last Answer : (4) Ultraviolet Explanation: The Troposphere is the layer where the weather happens. Above this layer is the Stratosphere and in between them is the Ozone layer that absorbs the sun's ... . Above the Stratosphere is the Mesosphere, the Thermosphere including the Ionosphere - and the Exosphere.
Description : Which type of radiations are absorbed by the upper layer of the atmosphere? (1) Radio-waves (2)Infrared (3) Visible (4) Ultraviolet
Last Answer : Ultraviolet
Description : The atmospheric layer reflecting radio waves is called – (1) Ozonosphere (2) Ionosphere (3) Stratosphere (4) Mesosphere
Last Answer : (2) Ionosphere Explanation: The ionosphere is a part of the upper atmosphere, from about 85 km to 600 km altitude, comprising portions of the mesosphere, thermosphere and exosphere, ... importance because, among other functions, it influences radio propagation to distant places on the Earth.
Description : The atmospheric layer reflecting radio waves is called (1) Ozonosphere (2) Ionosphere (3) Stratosphere (4) Mesosphere
Last Answer : Ionosphere
Description : Ozone saves the biosphere by absorbing high energy radiations called - (1) Infra-red (2) Gamma rays (3) Ultraviolet rays (UV) (4) X-rays
Last Answer : (3) Ultraviolet rays (UV) Explanation: The ozone layer or ozone shield is a region of Earth's stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation. It absorbs 97 to 99 ... 200 nm to 315 nm wavelength), which otherwise would potentially damage exposed life forms near the surface.
Description : Ozone saves the biosphere by absorbing high energy radiations called _____ . (1) Infra-red (IR) (2) Gamma rays (3) Ultraviolet rays (UV) (4) X–rays
Last Answer : Ultraviolet rays (UV)
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 : Ozone in outer atmosphere Helps us–
Last Answer : In absorbing the Ultra violet radiations.
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).
Last Answer : oxygen and ultraviolet rays
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 : Match List I (Layers of Atmosphere) and List II (Characteristics) and select the correct answer using the code given below. L ist I L i st I I (L ayer of (Char acter ist ics) At mospher e) A. Ionosphere I. Contains Ozone B. ... D-III (3) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV (4) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
Last Answer : 2) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
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.
Last Answer : Ultra-Violet rays
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 : Which layer of the earth’s atmosphere reflects back the radio waves to the earth’s surface? (1) Ionosphere (2) Stratosphere (3) Mesosphere (4) Exosphere
Last Answer : (1) Ionosphere Explanation: Long distance propagation of radio waves depends on an invisible layer of charged particles, which envelops the Earth. This layer of charged particles known as the ionosphere ... communication during the early part of the twentieth century, the ionosphere came as a boon.
Description : Which layer of the earth’s atmosphere reflect back the radio waves to the earth’s surface ? (1) ionosphere (2) stratosphere (3) mesosphere (4) exosphere
Last Answer : ionosphere
Description : Depletion of ozone layer in the outer atmosphere may cause A. Lung cancer B. Skin cancer C. Bronchitis D. Heart disorder
Last Answer : ANS: B
Description : The critical mass of a fissionable material can be reduced by (A) Heating it (B) Cooling it (C) Surrounding it by neutron reflecting material (D) Surrounding it by neutron absorbing material
Last Answer : (C) Surrounding it by neutron reflecting material
Description : Radar is used for (a) Detecting objects by using light waves (b) Reflecting sound waves to detect objects (c) Determining the presence and location of objects with radio waves (d) Tracking rain-bearing clouds
Last Answer : Ans:(b)
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 : A black surface absorbs more heat radiations as compared to a white or a reflecting surface under identical conditions. List two solar devices which make use of this property in their design. -Science
Last Answer : Solar cooker, solar water heater.
Description : This cause the depletion of ozone layer by decomposing ozone to oxygen . a) CFC b)UV radiations c)CO2 d)O2
Last Answer : b)UV radiations
Description : Which layer of the atmosphere reflects radio waves ?
Last Answer : : Radio waves are reflected from the ionic layer of the atmosphere.
Description : The layer of the atmosphere in which Radio Waves are reflected back is called- (1) Ionosphere (2) Troposphere (3) Stratosphere (4) Exosphere
Last Answer : (1) Ionosphere Explanation: The Radio waves are reflected back to Earth in the Ionosphere which is an electrically charged layer of the upper atmosphere. This process is used to communicate beyond the horizon, atintercontinental distances, mostly in the shortwave frequency bands.
Description : The layer of atmosphere which reflects radio waves is
Description : Radio waves are reflected back from which layer of the Earth's atmosphere?
Description : Which layer of the atmosphere has relatively little effect on radio waves?
Last Answer : Stratosphere.
Description : The layer of the atmosphere in which Radio Waves are reflected back is called ; (1) Ionosphere (2) Troposphere (3) Stratosphere(4) Exosphere
Description : Assume a ray of light is incident on a smooth reflecting surface at an angle of incidence of 15 degrees to the normal. What is the angle between the incident ray and the reflected ray?
Last Answer : ANSWER: 30 DEGREES
Description : If UV-C helps create ozone layer and converts Oxygen to O-3. Then why isn't it called ionizing radiation?
Last Answer : answer:In general, Ionizing radiation uses alpha, beta or gamma particles In general , Non ionizing radiation is electomagnetic waves like radio waves, light, thermal UV-C is considered right at the ... consider anything less than 100 nm ionizing . The EPA has a handy chart discussing this.
Description : Which one of the following radiations has the most energetic photon? a) T.V. waves b) Micro waves c) X-rays d) - rays
Last Answer : d) - rays
Description : Dirac theoretically predicted the existence of the positron. Who experimentally identified positrons in 1932 in cloud chamber pictures of cosmic ray particle tracks?
Last Answer : ANSWER: (C. D.) ANDERSON
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 : 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 : 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 : 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
Description : In the absence of ozone layer, which rays will enter into atmosphere? (1) Infrared (2) Visible (3) Ultraviolet (4) X-rays
Description : Beta rays emitted by a radioactive material are – (1) The electrons orbiting around the nucleus (2) Charged particles emitted by nucleus (3) Neutral particles (4) Electromagnetic radiations
Last Answer : (2) Charged particles emitted by nucleus Explanation: A beta ray is a high-energy, highspeed electron (negatively charged) or positron (positively charged) emitted in the radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus, such as a potassium40 nucleus, in the process of beta decay.
Description : Beta rays emitted by a radioactive material are (1) The electrons orbiting around the nucleus (2) Charged particles emitted by nucleus (3) Neutral particles (4) Electromagnetic radiations
Last Answer : Charged particles emitted by nucleus
Description : Waves that are required for long distance wireless communication are – (1) Infrared rays (2) Ultraviolet rays (3) Radio waves (4) Microwaves
Last Answer : (3) Radio waves Explanation: Wireless communication is the transfer of information between two or more points that are not connected by an electrical conductor. With radio waves distances can be short ... , or as far as thousands or even millions of kilometres for deep-space radio communications.
Description : Which among the following waves is used for communication by artificial satellites? (1) Micro waves (2) Radio waves (3) A. M. (4) Frequency of 1016 series
Last Answer : (1) Micro waves Explanation: For fixed (point-to-point) services, communications satellites provide a microwave radio relay technology complementary to that of communication cables. They are also used ... is extensively used for point-to-point telecommunications (i.e., non broadcast uses).
Description : Waves that are required for long distance wireless communication are (1) Infrared rays (2) Ultraviolet rays (3) Radio waves (4) Microwaves
Last Answer : Radio waves
Description : Which among the following waves is used for communication by artificial satellites ? (1) Micro waves (2) Radio waves (3) A. M. (4) Frequency of 1016 series
Last Answer : Micro waves