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Which of the following processes represents X?
River -> X -> Clouds

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  1. Respiration

  2. Transpiration

  3. Combustion

  4. Evaporation

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In the given figure, X is evaporation. Evaporation is the process of conversion of water into vapour. Water vapour rises up into the atmosphere and cools down to form clouds.

So, the correct answer is option D.

The largest part of hydrosphere is 

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  1. Pacific ocean

  2. Atlantic ocean

  3. Indian ocean

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A

Which of the following are included in hydrosphere?

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  1. Liquid and frozen surface waters

  2. Groundwater held in soil and rock

  3. Atmospheric water vapor

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The hydrosphere is the total amount of water present on the planet which includes the surface water, underground water and in the air (Atmosphere) as water vapor. Hydrosphere can be liquid, ice or vapor. 

So the correct option is 'all of the above'.

The part of earth comprising water is called an

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  1. atmosphere

  2. hydrosphere

  3. lithosphere

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
A. The atmosphere is the layer of gases which surround the earth.
B. Hydrosphere is the amount of water present on earth.
C. The lithosphere is the outer and rigid part of the earth that consists of crust and mantle.
So, the correct answer is 'Hydrosphere'.

Water is required in our daily life; as per United Nations what is the minimum amount of amount required for a single person to maintain proper hygiene?

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  1. 50 liters/day

  2. 20 liters/day

  3. 65 liters/day

  4. 100 liters/ day

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:


Amount of water recommended by the United Nations for drinking, washing, cooking and maintaining proper hygiene is a minimum of 50 liters per person per day.

So, the correct answer is '50 liters/day' 

The water is bad conductor of electricity.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Distilled water is a bad conductor of electricity as it is electrically neutral. However, tap water is a good conductor of electricity as it may contain some impurities and therefore, the ions flow resulting in the conductivity. So, this statement is "false".

Which sea is referred to as an oceanic desert?

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  1. Red Sea

  2. Sargasso Sea

  3. Arabian Sea

  4. Sea of Japan

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Correct Option: B

Water vapor contains a huge amount of stored energy known as

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  1. Latent heat

  2. Solar energy

  3. Stored heat

  4. Mechanical energy

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Correct Option: A

If all the water vapor in the atmosphere were to condense and fall to the ground, the globe would be covered with about of water.

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  1. 1 millimeter

  2. 1 inch

  3. 1 foot

  4. 1 meter

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Correct Option: B

Which of the following is 'water wise habit'?

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  1. Mop the floor instead of washing

  2. Keeping tap on while bath

  3. Washing your car daily

  4. Using excess water in kitchen

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Water wise habit is to conserve water by using alternatives to water or reducing the usage of water. Water is used for cleaning the floor, utensils etc 

Here instead of washing the floor it can be mopped
So, the correct answer is 'Mop the floor instead of washing'