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  1. The heat energy released when water vapour changes to a liquid is called:

  2. A.

     Latent heat of evaporation

    B.

     Latent heat of fusion

    C.

     Latent heat of fission

    D.

     Latent heat of condensation

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  3. Molten rock deep inside the earth is called

  4. A.

     core

    B.

     valcano

    C.

     lava

    D.

     magma

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  5. Pangolins feed on

  6. A.

     ants

    B.

     fruits

    C.

     leaves

    D.

     roots

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  7. Suppose saturated polar air has an air temperature and dew point of -10o C, and unsaturated desert air has an air temperature of 35o C and a dew point of 10o C. The desert air contains ______ water vapour and has a ________ relative humidity than the polar air.

  8. A.

     More, lower

    B.

     More, higher

    C.

     Less, lower

    D.

     Less, higher

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  9. Radiation can cause

  10. A.

     cardiac disease

    B.

     Haemophilia

    C.

     leukemia

    D.

     bone marrow diseases

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  11. Which of the following is the best indicator of SO2 pollution.

  12. A.

     bryophyte

    B.

     pteridophyte

    C.

     lichen

    D.

     algae

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  13. The term "latent" means:

  14. A.

     Late

    B.

     Hot

    C.

     Light

    D.

     Hidden

    E.

     Dense

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  15. Biotic potential is counteracted by

  16. A.

     Competition with other organisms

    B.

     Producer is the largest

    C.

     Limitation of food supply

    D.

     None of the above

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  17. What is Bagasse? What is it used for?

  18. A.

     Sugar cane waste --used as to make paper

    B.

     Biogas -- used as fuel

    C.

     Liquid waste --used as fertilizer

    D.

     Vermi compost - used as fertilizer

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  19. Red Data Book Provides data on

  20. A.

     Red flowered plants

    B.

     Red colored fishes

    C.

     Lists of plants and animals

    D.

     Endangered plants and animals

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