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[#1016] Boyle's law relates to
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(A) Kinetic Theory of Gases

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Solution: Boyle's law relates to Kinetic Theory of Gases.

[#1017] Charles's law is based on
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(C) Gas

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Solution: Charles law states that the volume of an ideal gas is directly proportional to the absolute temperature at constant pressure. The law also states that the Kelvin temperature and the volume will be in direct proportion when the pressure exerted on a sample of a dry gas is held constant.

[#1018] The ''Greenhouse effect' is mainly due to increase in atmospheric
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(D) Carbon dioxide

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Solution: The ''Greenhouse effect' is mainly due to increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide.

[#1019] Thermohaline circulation is mainly due to
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(A) Cold, dense ocean water sinking and warmer water replacing it

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Solution: Thermohaline circulation is mainly due to cold, dense ocean water sinking and warmer water replacing it.

[#1020] Which of the following device is used to measure humidity?
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(B) Hygrometer

Explanation

Solution: A hygrometer is an instrument used to measure relative humidity. Humidity is the measure of the amount of moisture in the air. A psychrometer is an example of a hygrometer.