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Q:

The gentle 'seaward sloping' surface from the coasts is called __________.

A) Continental shelf B) Continental rise
C) Abyssal plains D) Submarine ridges
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Continental shelf

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Data collected to date indicate that

A) New species of bacteria may be discovered in wild animals. B) Humans and marine mammals cannot be infected by the same pathogens.
C) Marine mammals do not get infectious diseases D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) None of the above

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Q:

Which of the following is not a benefit of swimming?

A) full body exercise B) burn less than 400 calories per hour
C) joints supported in water D) good exercise for cross training
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) burn less than 400 calories per hour

Explanation:

Actually by swimming a person can easily burn more than 450 calories upto 920 calories per an hour. So, burn less than 400 calories per hour is not correct regarding swimming.

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Q:

Food handlers can contaminate food when they

Answer

1) If they use the same cutting board/counter to cut raw chicken, and other foods with out sanitizing in between. 


 


2) If they have a cold, flu, or pink eye and are handling food, coughing without covering their mouth, then washing their hands.


 


3) If they don't properly wash their vegetables.


 


4) Not storing foods at proper temperatures.


 


And so many other reasons for Food handlers can contaminate food.

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Q:

Which of the following is a micronutrient?

A) Vitamin A B) Calcium
C) Iron D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

Micronutrients are ne tothe nutrients which our body requires for functioning and to maintain immune to micro organisms. They include 

1) Vitamins 

2) Minerals

 

  • Vitamins: A,B1,B2,B3,B5,B6,B8,B9,B12,C,D,E,K.

 

  • Major minerals: calcium, magnesium, chlorine, phosphorus, potassium and sodium.

 

  • Oligo-elements (trace minerals): iron, copper, zinc, iodine, manganese, chromium, cobalt, selenium.
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Q:

Which vitamin is required for hair growth?

A) Vitamin C B) Niacin
C) Biotin D) Vitamin D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Biotin

Explanation:

We require vitamins B & C for hair growth. But Vitamin B such as Vitamin B7 or Biotin is required for the growth of hair.

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Q:

Light passes through the following structures in which order?

A) Cornea, Pupil, Lens and Retina B) Cornea, Retina, Lens and Pupil
C) Retina, Lens, Pupil and Cornea D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Cornea, Pupil, Lens and Retina

Explanation:

From the cornea, the light passes through the pupil. From there, it then hits the lens, the transparent structure inside the eye that focuses light rays onto the retina. The iris, or the colored part of your eye, regulates the amount of light passing through. 

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Q:

Name the elements that determine the weather of a place.

A) Humidity B) Temperature
C) Rainfall D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The elements that determine the weather of a place are temperature, humidity, rainfall and wind.

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