Environmental Science - Study Mode

[#326] The amount of solar radiation reaching the surface of the earth is called
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(A) Solar flux

Explanation

Solution: The amount of solar radiation reaching the surface of the earth is called Solar flux.

[#327] The lag in daily temperature refers to the time lag between the:
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(A) Time of maximum solar radiation and the time of maximum temperature

Explanation

Solution: The lag in daily temperature refers to the time lag between the time of maximum solar radiation and the time of maximum temperature.

[#328] The study of minerals is called
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(B) mineralogy

Explanation

Solution: Mineralogy is a subject of geology specializing in the scientific study of the chemistry, crystal structure, and physical (including optical) properties of minerals and mineralized artifacts.

[#329] MoEF means
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(B) Ministry of Environment and Forests

Explanation

Solution: The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) is the nodal agency in the administrative structure of the Central Government for planning, promotion, co-ordination and overseeing the implementation of India's environmental and forestry policies and programmes

[#330] During a radiation inversion, wind machines
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(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: During a radiation inversion, wind machines bring warm air down toward the surface, lift cool, surface air to higher altitudes and mix the air near the ground.