Environmental Science - Study Mode

[#206] An important reason for the large daily temperature range over deserts is:
Correct Answer

(A) There is little water vapor in the air to absorb and re-radiate infrared radiation

Explanation

Solution: There is little water vapor in the air to absorb and re-radiate infrared radiation.

[#207] The formula of growth rate for population in given time is
Correct Answer

(D) dN/dt=rN

Explanation

Solution: The formula of growth rate for population in given time is dN/dt=rN.

[#208] Air is composed of gases, water vapours and
Correct Answer

(C) dust particles

Explanation

Solution: Air is composed of gases, water vapours and many of the dust particles.

[#209] Which of the following is a biodiversity hot spots in India?
Correct Answer

(A) Western Ghats

Explanation

Solution: It hosts 4 biodiversity hotspots:the Himalayas, the Western Ghats, the Indo-Burma region and the Sundaland (Includes Nicobar group of Islands). These hotspots have numerous endemic species.

[#210] Temperate forests occur in India in
Correct Answer

(B) Himalayas

Explanation

Solution: In India, these forests are distributed between 1700-3000 meter altitude in the Himalayas.