Description : Higher concentration of CO2 in atmosphere (A) Allows visible solar radiation (ultraviolet) of short wave-length to pass through (B) Reflects and absorbs the longer wavelength (infra-red) radiations (C) Prevents solar heat being ... in 'heat trap' i.e., global warming (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : Which of the following parts of the sunlight makes the solar cooker hot? (1) Ultra violet (2) Red light (3) Infra red (4) Cosmic rays
Last Answer : (3) Infra red Explanation: Glass transmits visible light but blocks infrared thermal radiation from escaping. This amplifies the heat trapping effect. A solar cooker, or solar oven, is a device which ... The vast majority of the solar cookers presently in use are relatively cheap, low-tech devices.
Description : Which of the following parts of the sunlight makes the solar cooker hot ? (1) Ultra violet (2) Red light (3) Infra red (4) Cosmic rays
Last Answer : Infra red
Description : The band of light frequencies to which human eye will respond ∙ A. Infrared ∙ B. Visible light ∙ C. Ultraviolet ∙ D. Cosmic ray
Last Answer : B. Visible light
Description : Energy of Ultraviolet rays is great than (1) Infra-red rays (2) Gamma rays (3) X-rays (4) Cosmic rays
Last Answer : (1) Infra-red rays Explanation: The electromagnetic spectrum is the name we use when we talk about different types of radiation as a group. The parts of the electromagnetic spectmm, arranged from highest energy ... mass that move in a wave pattern, all at the same speed - the speed of light.
Description : Energy of Ultraviolet rays is great than (1) Infra–red rays (2) Gamma rays (3) X–rays (4) Cosmic rays
Last Answer : Infra–red rays
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.
Description : Weather satellites transmit cloud cover and temperature-humidity profiles back to Earth using images of which combination of the electromagnetic radiation types? w) infra-red and visible light x) ultraviolet and nuclear magnetic y) ultraviolet and infra-red z) ultraviolet and visible light
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- INFRA-RED AND VISIBLE LIGHT
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 : infra-red rays
Description : A 'body' which allows the short wavelength incoming solar radiation to enter in, but does not allow long wave length outgoing infra red radiation to escape out is called the (A) Global warming (B) Green house (C) Atmospheric effect (D) Ionosphere
Last Answer : (B) Green house
Description : ange of wavelength of visible light ∙ A. 670 nm to 10^3 nm ∙ B. 440 nm to 540 nm ∙ C. 110 nm to 240 nm ∙ D. 390 nm to 770 nm
Last Answer : D. 390 nm to 770 nm
Description : X-rays region lies between – (1) Ultraviolet and visible region (2) Visible and infra-red region (3) Gamma-rays and ultraviolet region (4) Short radio waves and long radio waves
Last Answer : (3) Gamma-rays and ultraviolet region Explanation: X-rays region lies between Gamma rays and ultra-violet region.
Description : X-rays region lies between (1) Ultraviolet and visible region (2) Visible and infra-red region (3) Gamma-rays and ultraviolet region (4) Short radio waves and long radio waves
Last Answer : Gamma-rays and ultraviolet region
Description : .Light is A. an electromagnetic wave B. a form of energy visible to the human eye C. the same type of energy as an X ray D. the same type of energy as a radio wave E. all of the above
Last Answer : E. all of the above
Description : Of the following, the most energetic form of NON-IONIZING radiation is: w) ultra-violet light x) infra-red light y) radar z) microwaves
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- ULTRA-VIOLET LIGHT
Description : The wavelength of visible light extends from a. 0.8 to 1.0 nm b. 400 to 750 nm c. 200 to 660 nm d. 700 to 1200 nm
Last Answer : b. 400 to 750 nm
Description : Which laser emits light in the visible range 400 to 700 nm? a. Argon-ion b. Nitrogen c. Carbon-dioxide d. Neodymium-YAG
Last Answer : a. Argon-ion
Description : The wavelength of visible light extends from ∙ a. 0.8 to 1.0 nm ∙ b. 400 to 750 nm ∙ c. 200 to 660 nm ∙ d. 700 to 1200 nm
Description : Which laser emits light in the visible range 400 to 700 nm? ∙ a. Argon-ion ∙ b. Nitrogen ∙ c. Carbon-dioxide ∙ d. Neodymium-YAG
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 : Which of the following colors is not found in the visible light wave spectrum? ∙ a. Red ∙ b. White ∙ c. Orange ∙ d. Yellow
Last Answer : b. White
Description : Radio waves, microwaves, infra-red spectrum, ultraviolet rays, X-rays and gamma rays are classified as ______. (1) light waves (2) electromagnetic waves (3) electric waves (4) magnetic waves
Last Answer : (2) electromagnetic waves Explanation: Electromagnetic radiation is the radiant energy released by certain electromagnetic processes. It consists of electromagnetic waves which are synchronized oscillations of electric and magnetic fields that propagate at the speed of light through a vacuum.
Description : A solar cell does NOT respond to red light, but DOES respond to green light. The solar cell will be able to respond to: w) microwaves x) infra-red light y) ultraviolet light z) all of the above
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
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 : 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 : 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 wavelength of a visible extends from ∙ A. 0.8 to 1.6 um ∙ B. 400 to 750 nm ∙ C. 200 to 660 nm ∙ D. 700 to 1200 nm
Last Answer : B. 400 to 750 nm
Last Answer : small intestine Length 3 Meters 3
Description : If a ray of light has a wavelength of 465 nanometers, what shade of visible light does it produce?
Last Answer : Blue
Description : Most fiber optic light sources emit light in which spectrum? ∙ A. visible ∙ B. infrared ∙ C. ultraviolet ∙ D. X-ray
Last Answer : B. infrared
Description : Most fiber-optic light sources emit light in which spectrum? ∙ a. Visible ∙ b. Infrared ∙ c. Ultraviolet ∙ d. X-ray
Last Answer : ∙ b. Infrared
Description : How long is the life span of red blood cells in human body ?
Last Answer : How long is the lifespan of red blood cells in human body 120 days?
Description : Red Data Book is published by a. IUCN b. WHO c. UNEP d. UNESCO
Last Answer : a. IUCN
Description : In Purpura, a coagulopathy disease, the____________ symptoms observed in the patient. a. Black spot over the body b. Red spots over the body c. Clots in the arteries d. Brittle bones.
Last Answer : a. Black spot over the body
Description : The hormone that influences the production of red blood cells is: A) thyroxin B) erythropoietin C) calcitonin D) thymosin E) insulin
Last Answer : B) erythropoietin
Description : Which one of the following statements is correct? (A) Snow albedo falls at all wave length with the increase of grain size (B) The effect of grain size on reflection is maximum in the near-IR ... effect of grain size on reflection is low in the visible region of the spectrum (D) All of these
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : What are large randomly repeating non-coding DNA stretches called as? a. Satellite DNA b. Micro arrays c. Gene d. Allele
Last Answer : a. Satellite DNA
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 : Evolution below species level is a) Mega evolution b) Macro evolution c) Micro evolution d) Non of these
Last Answer : c) Micro evolution
Description : Which is a non conventional energy resource? a. Wind energy b. Tidal energy c. Solar energy d. All the above
Last Answer : d. All the above
Description : Nektons are: a. Free swimming organisms b. Non- swimming, free floating organisms c. Sedentary organisms d. Flying organisms
Last Answer : a. Free swimming organisms
Description : Which of the following is NOT correct about hormones? A) Hormones are generally found across the animal kingdom. B) Hormones may be used at a distance from where the hormone is made. C) ... target cell. E) Hormones are directed to the target organ and avoid contact with non-target cells.
Last Answer : E) Hormones are directed to the target organ and avoid contact with non-target cells.
Description : Which of the following is true of endocrine glands? A) endocrine glands are located very close to their target organs to be more effective. B) each endocrine gland only produces one hormone. C ... gland is independent and not affected by another endocrine gland. E) None of the choices are correct.
Last Answer : C) some endocrine glands have additional non-endocrine functions.
Description : Which statement is NOT true about non-steroid (peptide) hormones? A) They are derived from peptides, proteins, polypeptides, and derivatives of amino acids. B) They bind to receptors on the cell surface. ... They create an enzyme cascade effect. E) They enter the cell in order to have an effect.
Last Answer : E) They enter the cell in order to have an effect.
Description : Which statement is NOT true about steroid hormones? A) They include hormones such as estrogen. B) They do not bind to cell surface receptors. C) The hormone-receptor complex can enter the ... complex can bind to chromatin. E) Steroid hormones act faster than non-steroid (peptide) hormones.
Last Answer : E) Steroid hormones act faster than non-steroid (peptide) hormones.
Description : Which statement about hormone types is correct? A) Non-steroid hormones activate an enzyme cascade. B) Steroid hormones regulate the production of a particular protein. C) Non-steroid hormones are ... all have four carbon rings with different side chains. E) All of the choices are correct.
Last Answer : E) All of the choices are correct.
Description : How do fireflies give light to insects ?
Last Answer : Fireflies have luminescent organs on the back of their bodies . This organ secretes two chemicals called luciferage and luciferin . Luciferge is an enzyme that scatters light, meaning that it is the luciferge ... Popular Science magazine) . Thanks. Footnotes [ 1] The Mystery of Firefly Light
Description : Which bone is hard, light and hollow and has turned into a jaw beak ?
Last Answer : The bones of the dowel are hard, light and hollow and the jaw has turned into a beak.