Environmental Science - Study Mode

[#556] IUCN is also called as
Correct Answer

(B) World Conservation Union

Explanation

Solution: It changed its name to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) in 1956 and was also known as the World Conservation Union (IUCN) from 1990 to 2008. The IUCN is the world's oldest global environmental organization. Its headquarters are in Gland, Switzerland.

[#557] 5th June is observed as
Correct Answer

(B) World environment day

Explanation

Solution: World Environment Day is held each year on June 5. It is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations (UN) stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action.

[#558] What is Dendrology?
Correct Answer

(C) Study of Trees

Explanation

Solution: The scientific study of trees is called dendrology.

[#559] In which of the following the maximum plant diversity is found
Correct Answer

(A) Tropical evergreen forests

Explanation

Solution: Species diversity is greatest in the tropics, particularly in tropical forests and coral reefs. The Amazon basin in South America has the largest area of tropical forests.

[#560] When water changes from a liquid to a vapour, we call this process:
Correct Answer

Freezing

Explanation

Solution: Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapour. Evaporation is the primary pathway that water moves from the liquid state back into the water cycle as atmospheric water vapour.