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Two objects, A and B, have the same mass but the specific heat of A is larger than B. If both objects absorb equal amounts of energy,
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
B will become warmer than A.
92
In the stratosphere, the air temperature normally:
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Answer: Option B
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Within the stratosphere temperatures increase with altitude (see temperature inversion); the top of the stratosphere has a temperature of about 270 K (−3°C or 26.6°F).
93
Disease aggravated by air pollution is
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Answer: Option C
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Disease aggravated by air pollution is bronchitis.
94
The outermost zone of a biosphere reserve is
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Answer: Option A
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The outermost zone of a biosphere reserve is manipulation zone. The transition area is the outermost part of a biosphere reserve. This is usually not delimited one and is a zone of cooperation where conservation knowledge and management skills are applied and uses are managed in harmony with the purpose of the biosphere reserve.
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The aurora is produced by:
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Answer: Option B
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An aurora is caused by the streams of electrified particles (which are emitted by the sun) trapped in the magnetic field of the earth. It is produced when this magnetosphere is disturbed by the solar wind carrying the charged particles. Auroras are seen in latitudes of around 70 degrees.
96
Black Buck is a
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Answer: Option B
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Black Buck is a deer.
97
Towering cumulus (cumulus congestus) would refer to which of the clouds sketched below? Environmental Science mcq question image
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Answer: Option B
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Towering cumulus (cumulus congestus) would refer to cloud b.
98
The Native Place of Redwood trees?
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Answer: Option C
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Though they once thrived throughout much of the Northern Hemisphere, today redwoods are only found on the coast from central California through southern Oregon. They do not live more than 50 miles inland, and are usually found in long belts, rather than small groves.
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Which of the following is not considered a temperature scale?
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Answer: Option C
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Calorie is not considered a temperature scale.
100
Evaporation is a _________ process.
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Answer: Option B
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Evaporation refers to the process of heating liquid to the boiling point to remove water as vapour.