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Multiple choice commercial applications global environmental change causes of resource depletion causes of greenhouse effect ozone layer depletion

Snow blindness is cause due to

  1. Ozone hole

  2. Nuclear winter

  3. Acid rain

  4. Green house effect

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Cataracts and blindness are among the most common eye diseases associated with further ozone layer depletion and increased UV-B at the Earth's surface.  A 1% decrease in stratospheric ozone may result in 100,000 to 150,000 additional cases of blindness due to eye cataracts worldwide. The ozone layer is responsible for absorbing harmful ultraviolet rays, and preventing them from entering the Earth's atmosphere.

So the correct answer is 'Ozone hole'.

Multiple choice commercial applications global environmental change causes of resource depletion causes of greenhouse effect ozone layer depletion

Which of the following statement/s is/are correct with regard to ozone depletion:
1. The ozone hole is measured in terms of ozone concentrations, which is expressed in Dobson units.
2. The major cause for ozone depletion is the presence of CFCs in the stratosphere - CFCs are entirely man-made and not found naturally.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

  • CFCs and other halogenated ozone depleting substances (ODS) are mainly responsible for manmade chemical ozone depletion.
  • The total amount of effective halogen (Chlorine and bromine) in the stratosphere can be calculated and are known as the equivalent effective stratospheric chlorine.
So, the correct option is 'Both A and B'.

Multiple choice commercial applications global environmental change causes of resource depletion causes of greenhouse effect ozone layer depletion

Ozonosphere occurs at height of

  1. 8-10 km. above poles

  2. 8-10 km. above equator

  3. 11-16 km above poles

  4. 11=-16 km above equator

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The ozone layer (ozonosphere) is generally found in the stratosphere. Its altitude varies, being lower at the poles (around 11-16 km) and higher at the equator.

Multiple choice commercial applications treasure under the ground conservation of mineral resources distribution and conservation of mineral resources indian mineral and power resources

Which one of the following is NOT a producer of mica?

  1. Jharkhand

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
  • About 95% of India’s mica is distributed in just three states of Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan.
  • Of the above options, Karnataka is not a producer of mica.
Multiple choice commercial applications treasure under the ground conservation of mineral resources distribution and conservation of mineral resources indian mineral and power resources

Which one of the following is not a characteristic of minerals?

  1. They are created by natural processes

  2. They have a definite chemical composition

  3. They are inexhaustible

  4. Their distribution is uneven

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
  • An inexhaustible resource is one that is replaceable, while an exhaustible resource is not replaceable.
  • Minerals are natural resources and they cannot be replaced by man.
  • Therefore, the constant use of minerals at this rate will lead to their exhaustion. Thus, they are considered as exhaustible natural resources.
Multiple choice commercial applications treasure under the ground conservation of mineral resources distribution and conservation of mineral resources indian mineral and power resources

Natural resources are mostly accumulated in _________.

  1. Remote areas

  2. Coastal areas

  3. Arid regions

  4. Plains

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Most of the natural resources are accumulated in the remote areas of a nation. With the development of these resources, the region also get gradually developed.

Multiple choice commercial applications treasure under the ground conservation of mineral resources distribution and conservation of mineral resources indian mineral and power resources

Which one of the following practices will NOT conserve LPG in your kitchen?

  1. Soaking the dal for some time before cooking it.

  2. Cooking food in a pressure cooker.

  3. Keeping the vegetables chopped before lighting the gas for cooking.

  4. Cooking food in an open pan kept on low flame.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Cooking food in an open pan kept on low flame will not conserve LPG in your kitchen.

Multiple choice commercial applications treasure under the ground conservation of mineral resources distribution and conservation of mineral resources indian mineral and power resources

Minerals are deposited and accumulated in the stratas of which of the following rocks?

  1. Sedimentary rocks

  2. Igneous rocks

  3. Metamorphic rocks

  4. None of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Minerals are deposited and accumulated in the stratas of sedimentry rocks.

Sedimentary rocks can contain fossils because, unlike most igneous and metamorphic rocks, they form at temperatures and pressures that do not destroy fossil remains.

Multiple choice commercial applications treasure under the ground conservation of mineral resources distribution and conservation of mineral resources indian mineral and power resources

Which one of the following minerals is contained in the Monazite sand?

  1. Oil

  2. Uranium

  3. Thorium

  4. Coal

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Monazite is a reddish brown-phosphate mineral containing rare-earth metals.

Thorium is contained in the Monazite sand. This mineral is mined from the placer deposits.

Multiple choice commercial applications treasure under the ground conservation of mineral resources distribution and conservation of mineral resources indian mineral and power resources

Bio-gas is an example for _________________.

  1. Hydro-electric energy

  2. Non-conventional energy

  3. Thermal energy

  4. Nuclear energy

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Energy which is generated by using wind, tides, solar, geothermal heat, and biomass including farm and animal waste as well as human excreta is known as non-conventional energy. All these sources are renewable or inexhaustible and do not cause environmental pollution. Bio-gas is an example for non-conventional energy. It is based upon the use of dung to produce gas which is used as domestic fuel especially in the rural areas. This technique is based on the decomposition of organic matter in the absence of air to yield gas consisting of methane (55%) and carbon dioxide (45%) which can be used as a source of energy.