General Science Questions

Q:

Collisions occur at curves because

A) speed on the approach is too great B) speed leaving the curve is not enough
C) speed leaving the curve is too great D) speed on the approach is not enough
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) speed on the approach is too great

Explanation:

Collisions occur at curves because speed on the approach is too great.

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1 1902
Q:

Which receptors adapt most slowly?

A) touch receptors B) smell receptor
C) pressure receptors D) nociceptors
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) nociceptors

Explanation:
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0 1901
Q:

Which gases in the atmosphere absorb ultraviolet radiation?

A) Ozone B) Carbondi oxide
C) Oxygen D) Helium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ozone

Explanation:

The ozone gas present in the atmosphere absorb ultraviolet radiation. It is spread as a ozone layer throughout the stratosphere.

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4 1901
Q:

Demography is the scientific study of

A) Growth of population B) The well being of populations
C) Birth and death of population D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

Demography is the scientific study of Birth and death, The well being and the Growth of population. In brief, it is the study of human populations based on their size, composition and distribution across space – and the process through which populations change.

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2 1901
Q:

When electrical brain waves have ceased, this is called

A) Electroshock B) Electrolysis
C) Suicide D) Brain death
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Brain death

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1 1899
Q:

Which is an example of an endothermic reaction?

A) combustion B) mix of CaO with water
C) coal is burnt D) photosynthesis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) photosynthesis

Explanation:

A chemical reaction in which involves the absorption of heat from the environment is called a Endothermic reaction. 

Examples : Dissolving ammonium chloride in water, photosynthesis, melting ice cubes, mixing of potassium chloride with water,...

 

In the contrast, chemical reactions involving release of heat are known as exothermic reactions.

Examples : Combustion, coal is burnt, mix of CaO with water,...

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2 1899
Q:

Which is not a major function of the kidney?

A) filtering minerals from blood B) fluids balance
C) filtering wastes from blood D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) None of the above

Explanation:

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The three main functions of Kidneys are ::

 

* Regulating and filtering minerals from blood.

* Maintaining overall fluid balance.

* Filtering waste materials from food, medications, and toxic substances.

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1 1894
Q:

What natural factors contribute to global climate?

A) Forest Fires B) Solar Activity
C) Melting Permafrost D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All the above

Explanation:

Global warming is the increase in the earth’s average temperature due to release of several greenhouse gases to the atmosphere by humans. Global warming is affecting many parts of the world.

 

Natural Causes include :

1. Solar Activity

2. Melting Permafrost

3. Forest Fires 

 

Human made causes include :

1. Deforestation

2. Overpopulation

3. Landfills

4. Mining

5. Fertilizer Use

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