Environmental Science - Study Mode

[#636] The primary source of energy for the earth's atmosphere is:
Correct Answer

(B) The sun

Explanation

Solution: The Sun is the primary source of energy for Earth's climate system is the first of seven Essential Principles of Climate Sciences. Principle 1 sets the stage for understanding Earth's climate system and energy balance. The Sun warms the planet, drives the hydrologic cycle, and makes life on Earth possible.

[#637] Frost typically forms on the inside of a windowpane (rather than the outside) because:
Correct Answer

(B) There is more water vapor touching the inside of the pane

Explanation

Solution: Frost typically forms on the inside of a windowpane (rather than the outside) because: there is more water vapour touching the inside of the pane.

[#638] Harnessing of nuclear energy often causes ________ pollution
Correct Answer

(C) Thermal

Explanation

Solution: Harnessing of nuclear energy often causes thermal pollution.

[#639] The heating of earth's atmosphere due to trapped radiation is known as
Correct Answer

(D) Green House effect

Explanation

Solution: Heating of the Earth surface due to radiation of the Sun trapped by carbon dioxide and water vapour in the atmosphere is called as Green house effect.

[#640] Aquatic life is damaged by
Correct Answer

(C) Thermal pollution

Explanation

Solution: Aquatic life is damaged by thermal pollution.