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Oil, coal and natural gas supply approximately __________ % of the energy used in the United States
Q.2
A red shirt
Q.3
On the average, about what percentage of the solar energy that strikes the outer atmosphere eventually reaches the earth's surface?
Q.4
Succession initiated on large sand deposits or deserts is called
Q.5
The famous Minamata disease in Japan is due to the accumulation of____________in fishes.
Q.6
The largest brackish water lake situated in Asia is in Orissa. Which is the lake?
Q.7
IUCN is also called as
Q.8
A narrow valley with steep sides is known as
Q.9
The temperature to which air must be cooled in order to become saturated is the:
Q.10
India is primary centre of domestication of
Q.11
Which is an example for sedimentary biogeochemical cycle
Q.12
The best way to check soil erosion is by providing adequate trees and
Q.13
_________ is a mixture of 50 - 90% of methane
Q.14
IUCN (The International Union For Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources) headquarters is at
Q.15
The earth emits radiation with greatest intensity at:
Q.16
Of all of the energy production in the United States, what percentage is lost in distribution and inefficient use?
Q.17
How many types of habitats are there in a biosphere?
Q.18
All are insitu conservation efforts except
Q.19
5th June is observed as
Q.20
The lowest temperature that can be attained by evaporating water into the air is known as the:
Q.21
Which of the following is not a reason why water warms and cools much more slowly than land?
Q.22
The gas that shows the most variation from place to place and from time to time in the lower atmosphere:
Q.23
The source of atmospheric oxygen is
Q.24
Slip erosion is also known as
Q.25
If the absolute temperature of an object doubles, the maximum energy emitted goes up by a factor of:
Q.26
Coral reefs in India can be seen in
Q.27
What is the official name of IUCN?
Q.28
What is the most important factor for the success of animal population?
Q.29
The word Tsunami is derived from two Japanese words
Q.30
The proper order from shortest to longest wavelength is:
Q.31
Some species of plants and animals are extremely rare and may occur only at a few locations are called
Q.32
Gharial is a
Q.33
At what time during a 24-hour day would a radiation temperature inversion best be developed?
Q.34
Which of the following projects contribute to displacement?
Q.35
_______ is a marine tortoise which shows the unique phenomenon "arribada".
Q.36
_________ power station at the mouth of the river blocks the flow of polluted water into the sea.
Q.37
What is the animal symbol of W. W. F (World Wildlife Fund) ?
Q.38
What is oil slick?
Q.39
India ranks __________ amongst the wind-energy producing countries of the world.
Q.40
Upper layer of water in a single body of water is known as
Q.41
Minute particles and liquid droplets are collectively called
Q.42
Non-lonizing radiations with specific biological effects are
Q.43
_________ is the element used to produce nuclear energy
Q.44
Carbon dioxide is called greenhouse gas because it is
Q.45
DDT is a ______________ pollutant
Q.46
Noise is _______________
Q.47
Animal dung is __________ waste.
Q.48
Normally rain water is slightly
Q.49
Which chemical was responsible for Bhopal gas tragedy?
Q.50
Complex interlinked food chains are called
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