Environmental Science - Study Mode
[#296] The unit of pressure most commonly found on a surface weather map is:
Correct Answer
(B) Millibars or hectopascals
Explanation
Solution: The unit of pressure most commonly found of a surface weather map is: millibars or hectopascals.
[#297] All forms of water that comes down on Earth, including rain, snow, hail etc. is known as _____________
Correct Answer
(C) Precipitation
Explanation
Solution: Precipitation is water released from clouds in the form of rain, freezing rain, sleet, snow, or hail. It is the primary connection in the water cycle that provides for the delivery of atmospheric water to the Earth. Most precipitation falls as rain.
[#298] When both partners are affected negatively the nature of interaction is
Correct Answer
(B) competition
Explanation
Solution: When both partners/components are affected negatively, the nature of the interaction is competition. Competition is an interaction between organisms or species in which the fitness of one is lowered by the presence of another.
[#299] Which of the following weather elements always decreases as we climb upward in the atmosphere?
Correct Answer
(C) Pressure
Explanation
Solution: Pressure always decreases as we climb upward in the atmosphere.
[#300] In recycling of mineral elements within an ecosystem, the responsible direct acing organism are called
Correct Answer
(A) Decomposers
Explanation
Solution: In recycling of mineral elements within an ecosystem, the responsible direct acing organism are called decomposers.