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When warm air rises up and cold air from the surrounding areas rushes in to fill its place then this sets up ________________ in air.

A) conduction B) convection
C) radiation D) agitation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) convection

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Choose the most appropriate answer:Lines joining places of equal temperature are called

A) Isotherms B) Isohyets
C) Isomers D) Isobars
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Isotherms

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Lines joining places of equal temperature are called isotherms.

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Which of the following minerals is not found in the plateau regions?

A) Coal B) Iron ore
C) Mineral oil   D) Manganese  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mineral oil  

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The ______________ monsoon winds carry lots of water from the Indian Ocean

A) northwest B) southwest
C) southeast D) northeast
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) southwest

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In 1981, ISRO launched India's first geostationary satellite called -

A) Aryabhata B) APPLE
C) Bhaskara II D) INSAT 1B
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) APPLE

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Which among the following is the major cause of acid rain?

A) Carbon dioxide B) Carbon monoxide
C) Nitrogen dioxide D) Oxygen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Nitrogen dioxide

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What is Syzygy?

A) Position of sun, earth and moon in the straight line B) Earth's position between Sun and Moon
C) Sun and Moon position on one side of the Earth D) The right angle position of Moon from the Sun and Earth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Position of sun, earth and moon in the straight line

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Which of the following is not considered as a part of the Abiotic Environment?

A) Plants B) Air
C) Water D) Soil
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Plants

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