Environmental Science - Study Mode

[#441] Warming in the stratosphere is mainly caused by:
Correct Answer

(A) Absorption of ultraviolet radiation by ozone

Explanation

Solution: The Primary Cause of Global Warming is Ozone Depletion. Atmospheric temperature decreases with altitude in the troposphere and increases with altitude in the stratosphere.

[#442] Major consumer of wood from forest is ___________
Correct Answer

(B) Paper Industry

Explanation

Solution: Major consumer of wood from forest is Paper Industry.

[#443] _________ is the 12th Mega Biodiverse Country in the world.
Correct Answer

(A) India

Explanation

Solution: India is one of the 12 mega biodiversity countries in the world.

[#444] Which plants die after flowering?
Correct Answer

(B) Bamboo

Explanation

Solution: Bamboo die after flowering.

[#445] Although the polar regions radiate away more heat energy than they receive by insolation in the course of a year, they are prevented from becoming progressively colder each year by the:
Correct Answer

(C) Circulation of heat by the atmosphere and oceans

Explanation

Solution: A radiation inversion is most commonly observed: just above the ground. Although the polar regions radiate away more heat energy than they receive by insolation in the course of a year, they are prevented from becoming progressively colder each year by: the circulation of heat by the atmosphere and the oceans.