Environmental Science MCQs

Question 1

What type of energy is derived from heated groundwater?

Accepted Answer

geothermal

Answer

solar

Answer

hydroelectric

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nuclear

Question 2

All of the following are advantages of dams except

Accepted Answer

enhancing natural spawning patterns of fish

Answer

flood control

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recreation

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hydroelectric power

Question 3

The combustion of waste in the absence of Oxygen is called

Accepted Answer

Pyrolysis

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Haemolysis

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Hydrolysis

Question 4

Atmospheric humidity is measured by

Accepted Answer

Hygrometer

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Auxanometer

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Photometer

Answer

none

Question 5

Freshwater protozoans react to a/an __________ environment by removing water through _______

Accepted Answer

hypotonic, a contractile vacuole

Answer

hypotonic, turgor pressure

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isotonic, a contractile vacuole

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hypertonic, a contractile vacuole

Question 6

Which of the following is the poorest conductor of heat?

Accepted Answer

Still air

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Water

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Ice

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Snow

Question 7

The first national park of Kerala

Accepted Answer

Iravikulam

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Aralam

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Kottayam

Answer

Idukki

Question 8

Agastyamalai Biosphere reserve is in

Accepted Answer

Thiruvananthapuram

Answer

Pathanamthitta

Answer

Idukki

Answer

Wayanad

Question 9

Mullaperiyar dam is in the district?

Accepted Answer

Idukki

Answer

Thrissur

Answer

Pathanamthitta

Answer

Alappuzha