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[#181] The rate of infiltration normally declines rapidly during the early part of rainstorm event and reaches a constant value after several hours of rainfall. The factors responsible for this phenomenon are I. the filling of fine soil pores with water, which reduces capillary forces II. moistened soil, clay particles to swell and reduce the size of pores III. raindrop impact breaking up with soil clumps, splashing fine particles into pores
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: All of the above

[#182] The process where the particle moves from the surface to the medium in quick, continuous, repeated cycles is called
Correct Answer

(A) saltation

Explanation

Solution: Saltation is where the particle moves from the surface to the medium in quick continuous repeated cycles.

[#183] The obscuring of one celestial body by another, particularly that of the sun or a planetary satellite
Correct Answer

(C) eclipse

Explanation

Solution: The obscuring of one celestial body by another, particularly that of the sun or a planetary satellite eclipse.

[#184] The river Sutlej, on which the Bhakra Dam has been built, originates from
Correct Answer

(C) Rakas lake in Tibet

Explanation

Solution: The river Sutlej, on which the Bhakra Dam has been built, originates from Rakas lake in Tibet.

[#185] The process of destruction or dying of fronts is called
Correct Answer

(B) frontolysis

Explanation

Solution: The process of destruction or dying of fronts is called frontolysis.