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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 points11-degree channel separates which of the following?
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-The islands of the Arabian Sea include Lakshadweep and Minicoy. These are scattered between 8°N-12°N and 71°E -74°E longitude. The entire island group is built of coral deposits. There are approximately 36 islands of which 11 are inhabited.
-The entire group of islands is broadly divided by the Eleven-degree channel, north of which is the Amini Island and to the south of the Canannore Island.
-The Islands of this archipelago have storm beaches consisting of unconsolidated pebbles, shingles, cobbles and boulders on the eastern seaboard.Incorrect
-The islands of the Arabian Sea include Lakshadweep and Minicoy. These are scattered between 8°N-12°N and 71°E -74°E longitude. The entire island group is built of coral deposits. There are approximately 36 islands of which 11 are inhabited.
-The entire group of islands is broadly divided by the Eleven-degree channel, north of which is the Amini Island and to the south of the Canannore Island.
-The Islands of this archipelago have storm beaches consisting of unconsolidated pebbles, shingles, cobbles and boulders on the eastern seaboard. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements about TRAFFIC is/are correct?
1. It is a leading inter-governmental organisation working on wildlife trade in the context of biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.
2. Its mission is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
-Statement 1 is correct while statement 2 is incorrect.
-The TRAFFIC, the Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network, is a leading non-governmental organisation working on wildlife trade in the context of both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. It is a joint program of World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
-It was established in 1976 and has developed into a global network, research-driven and action-oriented, committed to delivering innovative and practical conservation solutions. Its Headquarters is in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
-It aims to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.Incorrect
-Statement 1 is correct while statement 2 is incorrect.
-The TRAFFIC, the Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network, is a leading non-governmental organisation working on wildlife trade in the context of both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. It is a joint program of World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
-It was established in 1976 and has developed into a global network, research-driven and action-oriented, committed to delivering innovative and practical conservation solutions. Its Headquarters is in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
-It aims to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements given below is/are correct?
1. The Mercalli scale measures the intensity of the earthquake shock.
2. The intensity scale takes into account the visible damage caused by the event.
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
-Both the statements are correct.
-The earthquake events are scaled either according to the magnitude or intensity of the shock. The magnitude scale is known as the Richter scale.
-The magnitude relates to the energy released during the quake. The magnitude is expressed in numbers, 0-10.
-The Richter magnitude scale is a scale of numbers used to tell the power (or magnitude) of earthquakes. Charles Richter developed the Richter Scale in 1935. His scale worked like a seismogram, measured by a particular type of seismometer at a distance of 100 kilometers (62 mi) from the earthquake.
-The intensity scale is named after Mercalli, an Italian seismologist. The intensity scale takes into account the visible damage caused by the event. The range of intensity scale is from 1-12.Incorrect
-Both the statements are correct.
-The earthquake events are scaled either according to the magnitude or intensity of the shock. The magnitude scale is known as the Richter scale.
-The magnitude relates to the energy released during the quake. The magnitude is expressed in numbers, 0-10.
-The Richter magnitude scale is a scale of numbers used to tell the power (or magnitude) of earthquakes. Charles Richter developed the Richter Scale in 1935. His scale worked like a seismogram, measured by a particular type of seismometer at a distance of 100 kilometers (62 mi) from the earthquake.
-The intensity scale is named after Mercalli, an Italian seismologist. The intensity scale takes into account the visible damage caused by the event. The range of intensity scale is from 1-12. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsGiven below are some statements regarding Laterite Soil. Which of them is/are correct?
1. The laterite soils develop in areas with high temperature and high rainfall.
2. These soils are poor in organic matter, nitrogen, phosphate and calcium.
3. Red laterite soils are suitable for tree crops like cashewnut.
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
-All the statements given above are correct.
-Laterite Soil Laterite has been derived from the Latin word ‘Later’ which means brick. The laterite soils develop in areas with high temperature and high rainfall. These are the result of intense leaching due to tropical rains.
-With rain, lime and silica are leached away, and soils rich in iron oxide and aluminium compound are left behind.
-Humus content of the soil is removed fast by bacteria that thrive well in high temperature. These soils are poor in organic matter, nitrogen, phosphate and calcium, while iron oxide and potash are in excess. Hence, laterites are not suitable for cultivation; however, application of manures and fertilisers are required for making the soils fertile for cultivation.
-Red laterite soils in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala are more suitable for tree crops like cashewnut. Laterite soils are widely cut as bricks for use in house construction. These soils have mainly developed in the higher areas of the peninsular plateau.
The laterite soils are commonly found in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and the hilly areas of Odisha and Assam.Incorrect
-All the statements given above are correct.
-Laterite Soil Laterite has been derived from the Latin word ‘Later’ which means brick. The laterite soils develop in areas with high temperature and high rainfall. These are the result of intense leaching due to tropical rains.
-With rain, lime and silica are leached away, and soils rich in iron oxide and aluminium compound are left behind.
-Humus content of the soil is removed fast by bacteria that thrive well in high temperature. These soils are poor in organic matter, nitrogen, phosphate and calcium, while iron oxide and potash are in excess. Hence, laterites are not suitable for cultivation; however, application of manures and fertilisers are required for making the soils fertile for cultivation.
-Red laterite soils in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala are more suitable for tree crops like cashewnut. Laterite soils are widely cut as bricks for use in house construction. These soils have mainly developed in the higher areas of the peninsular plateau.
The laterite soils are commonly found in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and the hilly areas of Odisha and Assam. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements about Coriolis force is/are correct?
1. Coriolis force deflects the wind to left the direction in the northern hemisphere and to the right in the southern hemisphere.
2. The Coriolis force is directly proportional to the angle of latitude.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
-Statement 1 is incorrect while statement 2 is correct.
-The force exerted by the rotation of the earth is known as the Coriolis force.
-Coriolis Force: The rotation of the earth about its axis affects the direction of the wind. This force is called the Coriolis force after the French physicist who described it in 1844.
-It deflects the wind to the right direction in the northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern hemisphere. The deflection is more when the wind velocity is high.
-The Coriolis force is directly proportional to the angle of latitude. It is maximum at the poles and is absent at the equator.
-The Coriolis force acts perpendicular to the pressure gradient force. The pressure gradient force is perpendicular to an isobar. At the equator, the Coriolis force is zero and the wind blows perpendicular to the isobars. The low pressure gets filled instead of getting intensified. That is the reason why tropical cyclones are not formed near the equator.Incorrect
-Statement 1 is incorrect while statement 2 is correct.
-The force exerted by the rotation of the earth is known as the Coriolis force.
-Coriolis Force: The rotation of the earth about its axis affects the direction of the wind. This force is called the Coriolis force after the French physicist who described it in 1844.
-It deflects the wind to the right direction in the northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern hemisphere. The deflection is more when the wind velocity is high.
-The Coriolis force is directly proportional to the angle of latitude. It is maximum at the poles and is absent at the equator.
-The Coriolis force acts perpendicular to the pressure gradient force. The pressure gradient force is perpendicular to an isobar. At the equator, the Coriolis force is zero and the wind blows perpendicular to the isobars. The low pressure gets filled instead of getting intensified. That is the reason why tropical cyclones are not formed near the equator.
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