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Q:

Unlike conservation, what does preservation emphasize?

A) Saving natural resources B) Managing natural resoucres
C) Carrying capacity D) Renewing natural resources
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Saving natural resources

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Red data book contains data of which of the following?

A) All plant species B) All animal species
C) All endangered species D) All extinct species
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) All endangered species

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Calcium absorption is facilitated by the presence of

A) Vitamin D B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin A D) Vitamin K
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Vitamin D

Explanation:

The presence of vitamin D in the body enhances the absorption of calcium by the intestine.

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Q:

Carbon in the ocean originates from the atmosphere.

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) TRUE

Explanation:

True, the given statement that Carbon in the ocean originates from the atmosphere is absolutely correct. Carbondi oxide in the atmosphere is absobed by the ocean surface and is dissolved as inorganic carbon in the oceans.

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Q:

A grouping of stars that resembles a picture

A) Galaxy B) Asteroid
C) Constellation D) Milkyway
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Constellation

Explanation:

A grouping of stars that resembles a picture i.e, forms an imaginary outline or pattern typically representing an animal, mythological person or creature, a god, or an inanimate object is called a constellation. The night sky is divided into 88 sections called constellations.

 

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What is the science of mapmaking called?

A) Coriography B) Cartography
C) Photograrnmetry D) Mapping
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Cartography

Explanation:

The art and science of map making is called Cartography.

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Q:

The study of Brain is called as

A) Neurology B) Nephrology
C) Phrenology D) Neurobiology
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Phrenology

Explanation:

The study of Brain is called as Phrenology

 

Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.

Nephrology is the study of kidney.

Neurobiology or Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system

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Q:

Most pathogenic bacteria are thermophiles.

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) FALSE

Explanation:

The given statement that "Most pathogenic bacteria are thermophiles" is FALSE.

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