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The shadow zone exists because

Answer

The shadow zone is the area of the earth from angular distances of 104 to 140 degrees from a given earthquake that does not receive any direct P waves. The shadow zone results from S waves being stopped entirely by the liquid core and P waves being bent (refracted) by the liquid core.


There are two types of Shadow zones:


one for P waves and


one for S waves.


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P wave shadows between 104-140 degree, both sides; S wave shadow from 105 of one side to 105 of the other.

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The schwann cell forms a myelin sheath around the

A) nodes of Ranvier B) dendrites
C) nucleus D) axon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) axon

Explanation:

Schwann cells or neurolemmocytes are the cells in the peripheral nervous system that form the myelin sheath around a neuron's axon.

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A true species in mauritius failed to reproduce because of the extinction of a fruit eating bird. Which one of the following was that bird?

A) Dove B) Dodo
C) Condor D) Skua
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Dodo

Explanation:
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 A proxy server is used for which of the following?

A) To provide security against unauthorized users B) To process client requests for Web pages
C) To process client requests for database access D) To provide TCP/IP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To provide security against unauthorized users

Explanation:
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Q:

Which law is also called law of inertia ?

A) Newton first law B) Newton second law
C) Newton third law D) All of above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Newton first law

Explanation:
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Carbon monoxide is a common atmospheric pollutant.

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

Explanation:

Carbon monoxide is one of the major pollutant present in the world. The six most common pollutants include ozone, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter.


 


Carbon monoxide is a common atmospheric pollutant. It is produced largely in combustion processes like in industries and in vehicles. It is a gas that cannot be seen nor smelled.

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Select the correct statement about the Heart Valves.

A) Aortic and pulmonary valves control the flow of blood into the heart. B) The AV valves are supported by chordae tendineae so that regurgitation of blood into the atria during ventricular contraction does not occur.
C) The tricuspid valve divides the left atrium from the left ventricle. D) The mitral valve separates the right atrium from the right ventricle.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The AV valves are supported by chordae tendineae so that regurgitation of blood into the atria during ventricular contraction does not occur.

Explanation:

The correct statement from the given options is

The AV valves are supported by chordae tendineae so that regurgitation of blood into the atria during ventricular contraction does not occur.

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Which forms the largest portion of the coxal bone?

A) Ilium B) Ischium
C) Pubis D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ilium

Explanation:

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The three parts of the coxal bone are

1. Ilium

2. Ischium

3. Pubis

Ilium forms the largest portion of the coxal bone or hip bone.

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