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Questions Related to environmental factors

Which of the following fixes atmospheric ${ N } _{ 2 }$?

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  1. Nostoc

  2. Algae

  3. Methanogens

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Nostoc is a genus of cyanobacteria that are involved in nitrogen fixation. They are commonly found in the form of a gelatinous sheath that is composed of microfilaments.
So, the correct answer is 'Nostoc'.

The three R's to save the environment are

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  1. Reserve, Reduce, Recycle

  2. Reuse, Reserve, Reduce

  3. Reserve, Reuse, Reduce

  4. Reduce, Recycle, Reuse.

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Correct Option: D

The two sides of a given mountain have the same latitude and altitude Are they likely to have the same climate

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  1. No, because there is likely to be less water on the side of the mountain that faces away from the prevailing winds

  2. No. because there is always on desert on one side of a mountain

  3. Yes, because latitude and altitude are the two most important climate-controlling factors

  4. Yes, because locations at the same latitude all have the same climate

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Although latitude does play a major role in determining what kind of climate a certain place will have, there are many other factors that will play a part s well. Here are a couple of major factors that can make cities at similar latitudes have very different weather.

So, the correct option is 'No, because there is likely to be less water on the side of the mountain that faces away from the prevailing winds'. 

The surface temperature of the sun is _____________

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  1. $6000^o C$

  2. $1000^o C$

  3. $10,000^o C$

  4. $9000^o C$

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Correct Option: A