164 + Interview Questions in HYDROSPHERE IN GENERAL AWARENESS Page 4 InterviewSolution

151.	Which is the important occupation of the people living in the costal areas?
Answer» Fishing. Is the important occupation of the people living in the coastal areas.

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152.	Mention any four uses of tides.
Answer» Tides are useful to man and a society in various ways. They are: Tides increase the depth of water in shallow harbours and help navigation during high ties. Tides clean the entrance of ports, harbours and river mouths. Tides help fishing and other aquaculture activities. Tides promote salt and foam production in the coastal areas. Tides promote the generation of tidal energy

152.

Mention any four uses of tides.

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Tides are useful to man and a society in various ways. They are:

Tides increase the depth of water in shallow harbours and help navigation during high ties.
Tides clean the entrance of ports, harbours and river mouths.
Tides help fishing and other aquaculture activities.
Tides promote salt and foam production in the coastal areas.
Tides promote the generation of tidal energy

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153.	Name the most important food item derived from the oceans.
Answer» Fish Molluscans, crustaceans and many other forms for the preparation of food items.

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154.	How does a tide occur?
Answer» The regular rise and fall of water level in the world’s sea and oceans is called ‘tides’. Gravitation, attraction of the Moon, Gravitational pull by the Sun and Centrifugal force of the Earth. Causes for the occurance of tides.

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155.	Why marine conservation is important?
Answer» Oceans are the most important parts of the Earth’s natural environment. It is the home for a great variety of life which is threatened by marine pollution. This subchapter introduces causes for marine pollution and needs of its conservation

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156.	Name the important marine areas of crude oil production:
Answer» The Persian Gulf region of West Asia and the North sea bed off Europe is well known for petroleum production. Bombay high in India are the major areas of crude oil.

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157.	Transporting water from the atmosphere to the surface of the earth isA) Evaporation B) Precipitation C) Transportation D) Condensation
Answer» B) Precipitation

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158.	Sujatha had sprouted seeds, vegetables slices with same salt in her breakfast. In her lunch she had rice and fish curry. In which of the following contexts did Sujatha teacher use ocean products? A) In lunch B) In breakfast and in lunch C) In breakfast, in Lunch and in journey D) In breakfast
Answer» B) In breakfast and in lunch

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159.	Describe four major effects of currents.
Answer» Major effects of currents are visualised by the distinct effect of the Worm Gulf Stream on the climate of eastern. North . American region and the western region of Europe and the oceanic trade routes joining the most industrialised regions of the world. On the other hand cold current of Benguela keeps the South African Western Coast mild and cool. Kurosio warm current keeps the eastern coast of Japan ideal for fishing.

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160.	“The activeness of South west monsoon in India is affected by El Nino and La Nino”. Prove the statement.
Answer» El Nino and La Nino are the names given to the changes in winds in the Pacific Ocean. El Nino and La Nino are formally called ‘The small boy’ and ‘The little girl’. La Nino and El Nino come about when the waters of the eastern and central Pacific Ocean along the equator become usually cold or warm. These changes in the Pacific produce swings in atmospheric pressure, winds, temperature and rainfall that have a global impact. For India La Nino is often a cause for concern because of its adverse impact on the South west monsoon. The El Nino on the other hand is often beneficial for the monsoon especially in the latter half of the season. Because of global warming the temperature of the western Pacific is influencing the effect La Nino. News Item : ELNINO may affect the monsoon : 4-8-2017 (BUSINESS STANDARD) The Indian Meteorological Department scaled down its full season forecast for the South west monsoon this year from normal to deficient, the first indication of a drought in several parts of the country. The Director General L.S. Rathore in an interview says though rains in August may be normal the intensity may decline in September.

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“The activeness of South west monsoon in India is affected by El Nino and La Nino”. Prove the statement.

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El Nino and La Nino are the names given to the changes in winds in the Pacific Ocean.
El Nino and La Nino are formally called ‘The small boy’ and ‘The little girl’.
La Nino and El Nino come about when the waters of the eastern and central Pacific Ocean along the equator become usually cold or warm.
These changes in the Pacific produce swings in atmospheric pressure, winds, temperature and rainfall that have a global impact.
For India La Nino is often a cause for concern because of its adverse impact on the South west monsoon.
The El Nino on the other hand is often beneficial for the monsoon especially in the latter half of the season.
Because of global warming the temperature of the western Pacific is influencing the effect La Nino.

News Item : ELNINO may affect the monsoon : 4-8-2017

(BUSINESS STANDARD)

The Indian Meteorological Department scaled down its full season forecast for the South west monsoon this year from normal to deficient, the first indication of a drought in several parts of the country. The Director General L.S. Rathore in an interview says though rains in August may be normal the intensity may decline in September.

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161.	………. is a cyclic resource. (A) Water (B) Air (C) Coal (D) Wind
Answer» Water is a cyclic resource.

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162.	Losing water vapour to the air by plants is called ………A) precipitation B) condensationC) transpiration D) precipitation
Answer» C) transpiration

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163.	Forming tiny droplets and clouds by water vapour is called …………A) transpiration B) condensation C) evaporation D) evapotranspiration
Answer» B) condensation

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164.	Given below are the processes involved in Evaporation.1. Evaporation form sea 2. Precipitation 3. Transportation 4. Condensation 5. Run off Which of the following is the correct order of processes starting with evaporation? A) 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 B) 1 – 5 – 3 – 2 -4 C) 1 – 3 – 4 – 2 – 5 D) 1 – 3 – 2 – 5 – 4
Answer» C) 1 – 3 – 4 – 2 – 5

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Which is the important occupation of the people living in the costal areas?

Mention any four uses of tides.

Name the most important food item derived from the oceans.

How does a tide occur?

Why marine conservation is important?

Name the important marine areas of crude oil production:

Transporting water from the atmosphere to the surface of the earth isA) Evaporation B) Precipitation C) Transportation D) Condensation

Sujatha had sprouted seeds, vegetables slices with same salt in her breakfast. In her lunch she had rice and fish curry. In which of the following contexts did Sujatha teacher use ocean products? A) In lunch B) In breakfast and in lunch C) In breakfast, in Lunch and in journey D) In breakfast

Describe four major effects of currents.

“The activeness of South west monsoon in India is affected by El Nino and La Nino”. Prove the statement.

………. is a cyclic resource. (A) Water (B) Air (C) Coal (D) Wind

Losing water vapour to the air by plants is called ………A) precipitation B) condensationC) transpiration D) precipitation

Forming tiny droplets and clouds by water vapour is called …………A) transpiration B) condensation C) evaporation D) evapotranspiration