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Q:

Which of the following processes would release energy?

A) Condensation B) Fermentation
C) Evaporation D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Condensation

Explanation:
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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:

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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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:

What allows a cell to respond to a hormone?

A) hormone response element B) presence of hormone receptor
C) Adrenocorticotropic D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) presence of hormone receptor

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Q:

Which is not a benefit of burning garbage for fuel?

A) It creates more space for farming B) It produces methane that can be used like natural gas
C) It partially addresses the solid waste disposal problem D) It provides biomass energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) It creates more space for farming

Explanation:

Garbage burning is common in rural areas, but it poses health concerns and hazards to the environment. It especially affects people with sensitive respiratory systems, as well as children and the elderly.

 

Benefits ::

  • It produces methane that can be used like natural gas.
  • It partially addresses the solid waste disposal problem.
  • It provides biomass energy.

 

Hence, it creates more space for farming is not the benefit of the burning garbage.

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Q:

The process of making RNA from DNA is called

A) Replication B) Translation
C) Transcription D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Transcription

Explanation:

The process of making RNA from DNA is called Transcription.

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Q:

Primary productivity is not limited by

A) Time B) Availability of sunlight
C) Water D) Nutrients
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Time

Explanation:

Primary productivity refers to plants that make their own food using sunlight, water and availability of nutrients. Hence, they are not limited by time.

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