Environmental Science - Study Mode
[#166] The change of state of ice into water vapour is known as:
Correct Answer
(B) Sublimation
Explanation
Solution: When ice turns directly into water vapor without first transitioning into a liquid, it is referred to as "sublimation." In fact, any solid that turns into a vapor without going through the liquid phase can be said to sublime or "sublimate."
[#167] What is the major cause of diminishing wildlife number?
Correct Answer
(C) Habitat destruction
Explanation
Solution: The reasons are deforestation, pollution, killing, over exploitation etc. The most important among them is deforestation or destruction of their natural habitat because it will affect the species (flora and fauna) of complete area and not only the few organisms.
[#168] The destruction of habitat of plants and animals is called
Correct Answer
(C) habitat loss
Explanation
Solution: Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss and habitat reduction) is the process by which a natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species. The organisms that previously inhabited the site are displaced or die, thereby reducing biodiversity and species abundance.
[#169] Organ affected by pneumonia
Correct Answer
(D) Lungs
Explanation
Solution: Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that may be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. The infection causes the lungs' air sacs (alveoli) to become inflamed and fill up with fluid or pus. That can make it hard for the oxygen you breathe in to get into your bloodstream.
[#170] _________ is essentially stored solar energy that can be converted in to electricity, fuel and heat.
Correct Answer
(A) Biomass
Explanation
Solution: Biomass is essentially stored solar energy that can be converted in to electricity, fuel and heat.