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VOSTOK is a station in A) Arctic region B) Antarctica C) Australia D) America |
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Answer» VOSTOK is a station in Antarctica. |
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Delhi and Mumbai are both situated on plains and their height above sea level is less than 300 metres. Why is there so much difference in their monthly average temperatures? In which months are the average temperatures in these two cities most similar? Can you explain? |
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Answer» Mumbai experiences moderate climate while Delhi experiences extreme climate. This is because Mumbai’s coastal nature and tropical location ensures moderate temperature throughout the year. Delhi’s distance from the sea gives it an extreme type of climate. The average temperatures in these two cities are more similar in the months of August and September. |
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If the insolation received at the equator (0°) is 100 units, then the number of units at 45° (Northern Japan) A) 50 B) 40 C) 75 D) 100 |
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Answer» If the insolation received at the equator (0°) is 100 units, then the number of units at 45° is 75. |
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Even the rays that reach the ground do not heat the Earth’s surface uniformly. A) because the earth’s surface is flat B) because the earth’s surface is curved. C) because the earth’s surface is up and down D) all the above |
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Answer» B) because the earth’s surface is curved. |
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Can you relate what are the major seasons you have seen? |
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Answer» The major seasons I have seen are Summer season, Rainy season and Winter season. |
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Which continents are there near to the equator? |
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Answer» South America, Africa and Asia continents are there near to the equator. |
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Read the para under the title “Height and Temperature” and comment on it.At the peak of summer some people go from the plains to hilly places such as Ooty or Shimla to avoid the heat. Even in the summer months, the temperatures are low on high hills. The highest parts of a mountain generally have the lowest temperatures. Temperatures decreases with elevation (height). |
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Answer» The temperature decreases with altitude. On an average, the temperature decreases by 3.5°F for every 1000 ft of altitude (6.5°C for every 1000 metres). Additional information: The lapse rate depends on, if the air is dry or moist – in dry air, the temperature decreases more quickly, in moist air more slowly. |
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If the Earth is flat and not curved, then which will get more heat – Japan or the Equator, or both equally? |
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Answer» Both equally |
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Maximum number of measurement, can be used for measuring the temperature of a place. |
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Answer» Six maximum, the minimum thermometers can be used for measuring the temperature of a place. |
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Fill in the blanks: Solar energy is obtained from _____.Temperature varies from place to place on the _____.Temperature and rainfall affect life in very _______ways.Greenhouses are built to grow plants with _____protection.Light, heat, UV rays, radio waves, and X-rays are some aspects of the _______.Solar ________is radiant electromagnetic energy emitted by the Sun.The incoming solar radiation is known as _______.The temperature over land and oceans is much _______and varyingThe earth’s heat _______enables mankind to live on it.Scientists have recorded the highest and lowest ________ on the earth. |
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The equatorial region is hot when compared to the poles. A) The same amount of solar energy falls on a larger area on the equator and on a smaller area as we move north and south of it. B) The same amount of solar energy falls on a smaller area on the equator and on a larger area as we move north and south of it. C) Both A & B D) None |
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Answer» (B) The same amount of solar energy falls on a smaller area on the equator and on a larger area as we move north and south of it. |
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The atmosphere or the air around US is heated by the sunrays in this way. A) heated directly B) not heated directly C) mixes in the air D) all the above |
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Answer» B) not heated directly |
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Where will the rays fall more slanting – in Japan or North Pole? |
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Answer» In North pole. |
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The solar radiation received on the surface of the Earth is called A) RadiationB) Insolation C) Reflection D) Angle of incidence |
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Answer» The solar radiation received on the surface of the Earth is called Insolation |
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Where will Sun’s rays fall more intensively, in Andhra Pradesh or Rajasthan? |
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Answer» In Andhra Pradesh. |
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It is safer and advisable to use thermometers that have a scale of -10°C to 110°C. Using such a thermometer, also measure and note the temperature of boiling water and hot tea. |
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Answer» 1. Temperature of boiling water: 100°C 2. Temperature of hot tea: 95°C, |
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Nithin says thermal power is better to use, but Padmaja says that Solar Energy is better. Which of them do you support? Why? (OR) How is solar energy better than thermal power? |
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Answer» Solar energy is better than thermal power because solar energy is clean, breath-takingly abundant and is a responsible renewable resource to meet much of the world’s energy needs, as well as a fundamental need of our body for vitamin D. |
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Look at the globe and say which countries wifi be hotter and which will be cooler? |
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Answer» 1. Australia, Indonesia, Philippines, Cambodia, India, Chile, Brazil, Sudan, Uganda, etc. -hotter. 2. North America, Iceland, Scandinavia and Russia, etc. – cooler. |
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Between Bhopal, Delhi, Mumbai and Shimla, which two places show a similar temperature pattern? How can you explain the similarity between these two places? |
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Answer» Bhopal and Delhi show a similar temperature pattern. This is because these two are far away from the sea. |
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The temperature in the regions near the equator. A) more B) lowC) no change D) change is present |
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Answer» The temperature in the regions near the equator is more. |
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Some gases like ……… prevent radiation of heat from the earth. A) Oxygen B) Nitrogen C) Hydrogen D) Carbon-di-oxide |
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Answer» D) Carbon-di-oxide |
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Observe the following graphs and answer the questions.1. The month that receives the highest maximum temperature in Shimla A) February B) October C) August D) May2. The month that receives the lowest minimum temperature in Delhi A) January B) November C) September D) June3. In September, the average maximum temperature in Shimla is 17°C, while in Delhi it is A) 30°C B) 26°C C) 34°C D) 15°C4. The highest maximum temperature in Delhi in the month of May is A) 28°C B) 22°C C) 12°C D) 40°C5. Shimla has temperature in September. A) 10°C B) 5°C C) 20°CD) 2°C |
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Answer» 1. D) May 2. A) January 3. C) 34°C 4. D) 40°C 5. A) 10°C |
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The highest temperature is recorded in Visakhapatnam in this month. A) May B) January C) September D) March |
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Answer» The highest temperature is recorded in Visakhapatnam in May month. |
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The lowest temperature in Ananthapuram is recorded in this month. A) September B) October C) November D) December |
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Answer» (D) December |
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The highest temperature in Ananthapuram is recorded in this month. A) April B) May C) JulyD) Both A & B |
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Answer» (D) Both A & B |
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If the Earth radiates back more heat than it receives, then it changes like this.A) cool B) warm C) temperate D) all the above |
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Answer» Answer is (A) cool |
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The lowest temperature in Visakhapatnam is recorded in this month. A) January B) December C) March D) May |
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Answer» The lowest temperature in Visakhapatnam is recorded in January. |
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The reason for increase of CO2 A) the increased usage of petrol & diesel, etc. B) cutting forests C) both A & B D) none |
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Answer» C) both A & B Ans will be C.Burning of hydrocarbons produce CO2 and trees can fix atmospheric CO2 and by cutting them ultimately leading to increase in CO2 |
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Have you been to places that have different climate than where you live? Describe it in the class. |
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Answer» I live in Vijayawada It is very hot place. I have been to Ooty during last vacation. It is a hill station in Tamilnadu. It is situated on Nilgiri hills. I went from Vijayawada to Coimbatore and there to Ooty. It is ‘queen of hill stations. It is too cool as it is situated on high altitude. There I stayed in a hotel opposite to ‘Horse Race Course’. There I visited Dodabetta peak, Love Dale, Wildlife Sanctuary, Botanical Gardens, Emerald lake etc., in Ooty. There I enjoyed the cold in summer. I took a resolution on the 1st January of this year that I would visit Ooty often in my life. I love the memories of my trip. |
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The moderating climate influence is on this region. A) Chennai B) Visakhapatnam C) Panaji D) All the above |
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Answer» D) All the above |
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…… influence lives very much. A) Temperature B) Rainfall C) Both A & B D) None |
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Answer» (C) Both A & B |
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……… will take time to heat and cool. A) Land B) Oceans C) Mountains D) Valleys |
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Answer» Oceans will take time to heat and cool. ocean is the correct answer |
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It Is safer and advisable to use thermometer that has a scale of …….. A) 10°C -110°C B) 10°C to 90°C C) 10°C -100°CD) 10°C – 120°C |
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Answer» (A) 10°C -110°C |
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The main source of energy on the earth. A) Jupiter B) Mars C) Moon D) Sun |
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Answer» Answer is (D) Sun |
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The earth rotates from A) West to East B) East to West C) North to Sourth D) South to North |
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Answer» A) West to East A) West To East |
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Describe the role of lymph nodes in providing immunity. |
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Answer» Lymph nodes trap microorganisms or other antigens. These trapped antigens activate lymphocytes present in the lymph and cause an immune response. |
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What is the relation between temperature and rainfall? |
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Answer» The amount of rain in 2 places is determined by temperature differences between them. |
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What are the types of Restriction enzymes? |
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Answer» Types of Restriction enzymes:
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How transgenic animals, that produce useful products, can be created? |
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Answer» Transgenic animals that produce useful biological products can be created by introduction of the portion of DNA (for genes) which codes for a desired product. |
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What are transgenic animals? Given an example. |
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Answer» Animals that have had their DNA manipulated, to possess and express an extra (foreign) gene are known as transgenic animals. Example, Rosie is a transgenic cow. |
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a. Why are transgenic animals so called?b. Explain the role of transgenic animals in(i) Vaccine safety and(ii) Biological products with the help of an example each. |
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Answer» a. Transgenic animals are so called because these animals have had their DNA manipulated. b. i. Vaccine safety: Transgenic mice are developed to test safety of polio vaccine before being used on humans. ii. Human protein (α-1-antitrypsin) is used to treat emphysema. |
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What are the components of unorganised sectors? |
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Answer» The Indian financial system can be broadly classified into organised and unorganised sectors. The unorganised sector consists of money lenders, indigenous bankers, etc. |
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Define Capital market. |
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Answer» According to Arun K. Datta, capital market may be defined as “a complex of institutions investment and practices with established links between the demand for and supply of different types of capital gains” |
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What are the markets on the basis of time of issue of financial claim? |
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Answer» 1. Primary market 2. Secondary market |
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Explain in detail on classification according to the type of business. |
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Answer» Classification of Entrepreneur according to the type of business: (i) Business Entrepreneur: He is called solo entrepreneur. He is the one who finds out an idea for a new product or service and establish a business enterprise. (ii) Trading Entrepreneur: Trading entrepreneurs are those who restrict themselves to buying and selling finished goods. (iii) Industrial Entrepreneur: These are entrepreneurs who manufacture products to cater to (iv) Corporate Entrepreneur: He is called as promoter. He takes initiative necessary to start an entity under corporate format. (v) Agricultural Entrepreneur: These entrepreneurs are those who raise farm products and market them. |
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What is money market? |
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Answer» Money Market is the market for short term financial claim (usually one year or less) e.g. Treasury Bills, Commercial Paper, Certificates of Deposit. |
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What do you mean by capital market? |
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Answer» Capital Market is the market for long term financial claim more than a year e.g. Shared, Debentures. |
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Indian organised financial system consist of ______ (a) Two (b) Four (c) Three (d) six |
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Answer» Indian organised financial system consist of Four. |
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The Indian financial system can be broadly classified into ______ sector. (a) Two (b) Three (c) One (d) Four |
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Answer» The Indian financial system can be broadly classified into Two sector. |
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Discuss the various types of financial markets, Discuss the various types of financial assets, |
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Answer» Financial assets can be classified differently under different circumstances. One such classification is: 1. Marketable assets 2. Non-marketable assets Marketable Assets: Marketable assets are those which can be easily transferred from one person to another without much hindrance. Example: Shares of Listed Companies, Government Securities, Bonds of Public Sector Undertakings etc. Non-Marketable Assets: On the other hand, if the assets cannot be transferred easily, they come under this category. Example: Bank Deposits, Provident Funds, Pension Funds, National Savings Certificates, Insurance Policies etc. |
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