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Q:

In which layer is the temperature the lowest?

A) Troposphere B) Ionosphere
C) Mesosphere D) Stratosphere
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mesosphere

Explanation:

The mesosphere lies above the stratosphere and extends to an altitude of about 85 km. This is layer is often referred to as the cold layer, as the lowest readings in the atmosphere are found here.

 

Temperature decreases with height, reaching a minimum average value of -90 ºC at the top of the layer.

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Q:

What kind of mathematics do scientists use to analyze data?

A) Algebra B) Calculus
C) Geometry D) Statistics
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Statistics

Explanation:

Statistics is a branch of mathematics dealing with the collection, analysis, interpretation, presentation, and organization of data.

 

All scientists uses Statistics for analysing data.

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Q:

At what temperature (in Fahrenheit) pure water freezes?

A) 0 B) 17
C) 32 D) 39
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 32

Explanation:

32oFWe know that T(°F) = T(°C) × 1.8 + 3232(°F) = 0(°C)

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Q:

What travels around the world and stays in one spot?

A) Slippers B) Walking stick
C) Stamps D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Stamps

Explanation:

Stamps are what travel around the worldstaying in one spot. Slippers and walking stick can also travel around the world but they will not stay at one spot. So they are eliminated.

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Q:

Which has the lowest albedo?

A) dark surfaces B) light surfaces
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) dark surfaces

Explanation:

Albedo refers to a material's ability to reflect sunlight. Since 30% of the sun's energy is reflected by the entire earth, the earth has an average albedo of 0.30.

Generally, dark surfaces have a low albedo and light surfaces have a high albedo.

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Q:

I have 9 letters, Nobody can read without me, 4+5+6 is an animal, 7 is me, 3 is u, 2+8+9+1 is completed. Who am I ?

A) Literature B) Dictionary
C) Education D) Dedication
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Education

Explanation:

The answer is EDUCATION

 

4,5,6 make up the word cat,

7th is 'i' which means me,

3rd letter is 'u' which mean you,

2,8,9,1 make up the word done, which means completed

and nobody can read without education.

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One pipe can fill a tank three times as fast as another pipe. If together the two pipes can fill tank in 36 min, then the slower pipe alone will be able to fill the tank in ?

A) 85 min B) 92 min
C) 187 min D) 144 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 144 min

Explanation:

Let the slower pipe alone fill the tank in x min.

Then, faster pipe will fill it in x/3 min.

1/x + 3/x = 1/36 

4/x = 1/36 => x = 144 min.
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Q:

Which of the following is a Decomposition Reaction?

A) 2HgO ----> 2Hg + O2 B) 6NaNO3 ----> 6NaNO2 + 3O2
C) ZnCO3 ----> ZnO + CO2 D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All the above

Explanation:

All the given reactions are Decomposition reactions.

Decomposition reaction is a reaction in which only one reactant is splitted into two or more products.

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