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Q:

The place where the river meets the sea is called

A) Delta B) Sediment
C) Tributary D) Estuary
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Estuary

Explanation:

The place where the river meets the sea or ocean is called as Estuary.

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All the organisms on your campus make up

A) a community B) a group
C) an ecosystem D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a community

Explanation:

All the organisms on your campus make up a community.

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Q:

Rise in sugar levels in blood is detected by the cells of:

A) Liver B) Gall bladder
C) Kidney D) Pancreas
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Pancreas

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Q:

In satellite based communication VSAT stands for

Answer

VSAT stands for Very Small Aperture Terminal is a satellite communications system that serves home and business users.

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Q:

Which of the following statements about water is false?

A) There is extensive intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase. B) Water is oxidized to oxygen during photosynthesis.
C) Ice formed by heavy water sinks in normal water. D) Water can act both as an acid and as a base.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) There is extensive intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase.

Explanation:

Water possess intermolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase.

 

Hence, the given statement 'There is extensive intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase.' about water is FALSE.

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Q:

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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Q:

Lens is made up of

A) Pyrex glass B) Flint glass
C) Ordinary glass D) Cobalt glass
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Flint glass

Explanation:

Lens is made up of Flint glass.

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Q:

Human gametes are produced by

A) Mitosis B) Meiosis
C) Replication D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Meiosis

Explanation:

In humans all reproduction is sexual. It involves joining together haploid gamete cells from each parent with half the normal number of chromosomes to make a new cell containing both parents' genetic material. This is a diploid zygote. The cells from each parent that combine to form the zygote are called gametes.

 

Meiosis produces haploid gametes from a diploid parental cell.

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