General Science Questions

The outer protein protective coat of a virus is called a Capsid.

Crystal size in igneous rocks is determined by rate of cooling i.e, the time taken by magma to cool down. 

Hence, the slower the rate of cooling the larger the crystals. The faster the rate of cooling the smaller the crystals.

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

Burns are classified into 4 degrees. They are ::

1. First-degree (superficial) burns. First-degree burns affect only the epidermis, or outer layer of skin.

2. Second-degree (partial thickness) burns. Second-degree burns involve the epidermis and part of the dermis layer of skin.

3. Third-degree (full thickness) burns.

4. Fourth-degree burns.

Blisters are a sign of Second-degree burns.

The temperate forests are called Sholas in the Nilgiris, Anaimalai and Palani hills.Moist deciduous forests: Major Species: Teak, sal, shisham, hurra, mahua, amla, semul, kusum, and sandalwood etc. are the main species of these forests.

Oxygen deficiency or decreased oxygen levels in the blood is a condition known as Hypoxemia.

Hypercapnia means High carbon dioxide levels in the blood.