Environmental Science - Study Mode

[#551] The temperature to which air must be cooled in order to become saturated is the:
Correct Answer

(B) Dew point temperature

Explanation

Solution: The dew point is the temperature to which air must be cooled to become saturated without changing the pressure.

[#552] The lowest temperature that can be attained by evaporating water into the air is known as the:
Correct Answer

(C) Wet-bulb temperature

Explanation

Solution: The lowest temperature that can be attained by evaporating water into the air is the wet-bulb temperature.

[#553] _________ is a source of all minerals.
Correct Answer

(D) soil

Explanation

Solution: Soil is a source of all minerals.

[#554] _________ energy is the energy stored within the earth.
Correct Answer

(A) Geothermal

Explanation

Solution: Thermal energy, or heat, is the energy that comes from the movement of atoms and molecules in a substance. Heat increases when these particles move faster. Geothermal energy is the thermal energy in the earth. Motion energy is energy stored in the movement of objects.

[#555] The largest brackish water lake situated in Asia is in Orissa. Which is the lake?
Correct Answer

(A) Chilka lake

Explanation

Solution: Chilika, the largest brackish water lake in Asia. Its is home to many migratory birds in the winters.