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Q:

The closest algal relatives of land plants are

A) charophytes B) chrysophytes
C) rhodophytes D) bacillariophytes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) charophytes

Explanation:

The charophytes are the extant group of green algae that are most closely related to modern land plants.

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Q:

Study of teeth is called

A) Pedagogy B) Ornithology
C) Orthoepy D) Odontology
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Odontology

Explanation:

The study or scientific study of the structure, development, and abnormalities of the teeth is called Odontology. The science that studies teeth and their surrounding tissues, especially the prevention and cure of their diseases is called Dentology.
 

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Q:

What type of bone is a phalanx?

A) Short bones B) Joints
C) Long bones D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Long bones

Explanation:

The phalanges or a phalanx are/is digital bones in the hands and feet of most vertebrates. In primates, the thumbs and big toes have two phalanges while the other digits have three phalanges. The phalanges are classed as long bones.

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Q:

A push or pull on an object is called

A) Force B) Weight
C) Opposition D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Force

Explanation:

The push or pull on an object that causes it to move or stop or change direction is called as Force.

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Q:

Alcohol has many sensations and effects like

A) loss of concentration B) dizziness
C) nausea D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

Alcohol has many sensations and effects like dizziness, nausea and loss of concentration.

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Q:

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:

Red Data Book contains

A) Rare minerals B) Vanishing rivers
C) Red pandas D) Rare plants & animals under threat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rare plants & animals under threat

Explanation:

It is a public document used to keep information about rare plants, animals, fungi etc... that exist within the territory. It is a Russian Federation Book.

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Q:

The greenhouse effect is caused solely by human activity.

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

Explanation:

True, the greenhouse effect is caused solely by human activities such as deforrestation, depletion of natural resources and emission of CO2 by using vehicles, refrigerators and AC's.

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