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In the nature versus nurture debate sociologists claim that

A) nature and nurture have equal importance.  B) neither nature nor nurture creates the essence of our humanity.
C) nurture is far more important than nature. D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) nurture is far more important than nature.

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Which planet is considered as the Dwarf planet?

A) Earth B) Jupiter
C) Pluto D) Saturn
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Pluto

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In which direction does the tail of a comet point toward?

A) Away from the sun B) Towards the sun
C) Away from earth D) Towards the earth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Away from the sun

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Which  one  of  the  following  statements  is not correct?

A) Pavo  cristatus  is  the  national  bird  of India. B) Nelumbo nucifera gaertn is the national flower of India.
C) Ficus  benghalens is  is  the  national  tree of India. D) Mangifera  indica  is  the  national  animal of India.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mangifera  indica  is  the  national  animal of India.

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All   are   correct   except   D,   as Mangifera  indica  is  scientific  name of Mango

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What is the main cause of temperature rise in the interior of the Earth?

A) Pressure B) Breakdown of radioactive substances
C) Both the pressure and breakdown of radioactive substances D) No option is correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both the pressure and breakdown of radioactive substances

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Geospatial data can be obtained for the following

A) Dynamic location on Earth B) Static location on Earth
C) Both 1 and 2 D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both 1 and 2

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If a healthy freshwater fish is placed in salt water, what will be the expected consequence ?

A) The fish becomes dehydrated and dies B) The fish becomes bloated and dies
C) The fish suffers from fungal or bacterial disease and dies D) There is no observable effect on the fish provided there is sufficient food
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The fish becomes dehydrated and dies

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What is the meaning of an ECOTONE?

A) ECOTONE is where two biomes meet B) It's an area with low survival for species
C) An area with limited Flora and Fauna D) An area with high biomass production
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) ECOTONE is where two biomes meet

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An ecotone is a transition area between two biological communities, where two communities meet and integrate.

 

 

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