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Q:

The filament of an electric bulb is made of

A) tungsten B) nichrome
C) graphite D) iron
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) tungsten

Explanation:

A filament is a metal wire that glows when electricity is channeled into it. The filament of an electric bulb is made of Tunsten. 

 

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Because of its high melting point and its greatest tensile strength, it makes for a good filament in light bulbs.

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Q:

Skills that can be transferred to other employers are called ___________.

 

A) general skills B) specific skills
C) Non-economic skills D) All options are correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) general skills

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The Ozone Layer restricts from

A) Infrared Rays B) Radio waves
C) Ultraviolet Radiation D) X-Rays and Gamma Rays
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ultraviolet Radiation

Explanation:

The Ozone layer which is present in the Earth's atmosphere protects it by restricting from UV or Ultraviolet radiation, the dangerous rays contained by Sun.

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On what basis Greek thinker Aristotle classified the animals for the first time?

 

A) Habitat B) Size
C) Locomotion D) Food
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Habitat

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Every inductive argument is __________.

 

A) a comparison of two sets of events, ideas, and things B) based on rules, definitions, and principles
C) either valid or sound D) either invalid or unsound
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a comparison of two sets of events, ideas, and things

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The boundaries of the plates of the earth's crust are the weak zones known as ___________ zones.

 

A) cosmic B) seismic
C) formic D) anaemic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) seismic

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Q:

Which of the following plants is not capable of manufacturing own food?

A) Algae B) Mushroom
C) Carrot D) Cabbage
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mushroom

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Q:

What about Earth allows it to maintain bodies of water?

A) mountains B) tides
C) moderate tempatures D) comet crashes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) moderate tempatures

Explanation:

The moderate temperatures allow Earth to maintain bodies of water into its normal state.

Changes in the bodies of water in terms of volume and structure would change due to the change in temperature. 

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