Environmental Science - Study Mode

[#741] In the Northern Hemisphere, this day has the fewest hours of daylight:
Correct Answer

(B) Winter solstice

Explanation

Solution: For people in the Northern Hemisphere, the December solstice marks the exact opposite, the day of the year with fewest hours of daylight. North of the Arctic Circle towards the North Pole there is no direct sunlight at all during this time of the year.

[#742] IUCN (The International Union For Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources) headquarters is at
Correct Answer

(A) Gland, Switzerland

Explanation

Solution: Its headquarters are in Gland, Switzerland. IUCN has observer and consultative status at the United Nations and plays a role in the implementation of several international conventions on nature conservation and biodiversity.

[#743] The earth emits radiation with greatest intensity at:
Correct Answer

(A) Infrared wavelengths

Explanation

Solution: The earth emits radiation with the greatest intensity at: infrared wavelengths.

[#744] Slip erosion is also known as
Correct Answer

(A) landslide

Explanation

Solution: Slip erosion is also know as landslide. When earthquakes occur on areas with steep slopes, many times the soil slips causing landslides.

[#745] Some species of plants and animals are extremely rare and may occur only at a few locations are called
Correct Answer

(B) Endangered

Explanation

Solution: Some species of plants and animals are extremely rare and may occur only at a few locations are called endangered.