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Q:

Which of the following is responsible for regulating noise pollution?

A) Central authorities B) State authorities
C) Local authorities D) Both B & C
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Both B & C

Explanation:

Both State and Local governments are responsible for regulating noise pollution. Noise pollution refers to the high noise level that we can not bear.

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Q:

Which is an example of a physical change?

A) Dissolving sugar in water B) Breaking glass
C) Melting of ice D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

In all the above given options, there is no chemical change or reactions takes place only the shape or physical state is changed.

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Q:

Laterite soils contain high amounts of

A) Calcium carbonate B) Silicates
C) Calcites D) Iron oxide
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Iron oxide

Explanation:

Laterite soils are a tropical soil and possess a great amount of iron and aluminum. Due to its high iron oxide content they look like rusty-red coloration.

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Q:

The purpose of defibrillation is to

A) prevent asystole from deteriorating into ventricular fibrillation B) stop the chaotic, disorganized contraction of the cardiac cells
C) cause a rapid decrease in the heart rate of an unstable patient D) improve the chance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) being successful in resuscitation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) stop the chaotic, disorganized contraction of the cardiac cells

Explanation:

The purpose of defibrillation is to stop the chaotic, disorganized contraction of the cardiac cells. Defibrillation is a technique used in emergency medicine to terminate ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia. It uses an electrical shock to reset the electrical state of the heart so that it may beat to a rhythm controlled by its own natural pacemaker cells.

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Q:

Which nutrients provide energy?

A) Carbohydrates B) Proteins
C) Vitamins D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The nutrients that provide energy are carbohydrates, proteins and vitamins. The other three nutrients--vitamins, minerals, and water do not provide energy.

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Q:

Lens is made up of

A) Pyrex glass B) Flint glass
C) Ordinary glass D) Cobalt glass
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Flint glass

Explanation:

Lens is made up of Flint glass.

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Q:

The main products of photosynthesis are

A) Oxygen B) Sugar
C) Both A & B D) Carbon dioxide
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:

The two main products of photosynthesis are sugar and oxygen. Oxygen is emitted as waste product and sugar is used for energy preparation using sun light.

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Q:

Cartography is the science of

A) coins B) maps
C) cartoons D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) maps

Explanation:

Cartography is the science which deals with the study and practice of making maps.

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