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The transfer of minerals from top soil to subsoil through soil­water is called?

A) Percolation B) Conduction
C) Leaching D) Transpiration
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Leaching

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Which one of the following is most sensitive to environmental change?

A) Amphibian B) Reptile
C) Mammal D) Insect
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Amphibian

Explanation:

Amphibians are one of the most sensitive groups to change, whether that is caused by habitat loss, invasive species, disease, trade or climate change. Their sensitivity to environmental threats has been generally linked to the observation that amphibians are characterized by a rather permeable skin. Given their complex life cycles and other traits, amphibians are often recognized as indicators of ecosystem health.

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Which one of the following is not a type of coal?

A) Anthracite B) Lignite
C) Peat D) Siderite
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Siderite

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Which is an example of an endothermic reaction?

A) combustion B) mix of CaO with water
C) coal is burnt D) photosynthesis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) photosynthesis

Explanation:

A chemical reaction in which involves the absorption of heat from the environment is called a Endothermic reaction. 

Examples : Dissolving ammonium chloride in water, photosynthesis, melting ice cubes, mixing of potassium chloride with water,...

 

In the contrast, chemical reactions involving release of heat are known as exothermic reactions.

Examples : Combustion, coal is burnt, mix of CaO with water,...

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Q:

Activation of the receptors by stimuli is called

A) Perception B) Habituation
C) Adaptation D) Sensation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sensation

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Storage containers for recyclables must be designed to

A) Wrap them in napkin B) Prevent the entry of rodents
C) Keep the food handlers bare hands off the food D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Prevent the entry of rodents

Explanation:

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Storage containers for recyclables must be designed to prevent the entry of rodents.

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Q:

Photorespiration lowers the efficiency of photosynthesis by

A) consuming carbon dioxide B) removing ribulose bisphosphate molecules
C) releasing RuBP carboxylase molecules D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) removing ribulose bisphosphate molecules

Explanation:

photorespiration lowers the efficiency of photosynthesis by removing ribulose bisphosphate molecules.

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Q:

Which of the following is a property of water?

A) High polarity B) Universal solvent
C) High specific heat D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

Yes, we know that water is a universal solvent.

 

Water can moderate temperature because of the two properties: high-specific heat and the high heat of vaporization.

 

Water is a polar molecule that has a high level of polarity and attraction to ions and other polar molecules.

 

Hence, all the above given options are the properties of water.

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