Explore topic-wise MCQs in Science.

This section includes 1357 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Science knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1201.

Most natural resources we consume at our homes or in our cars are

A. renewable
B. nonrenewable
C. infinite
D. free
Answer» C. infinite
1202.

As layers keep on deposited over older layers, older layers turn/become

A. rough
B. smooth
C. compacted
D. expanded
Answer» D. expanded
1203.

Another example of recrystallized sedimentary rock could be

A. quartzite
B. biotite mica
C. calcite
D. kainite
Answer» B. biotite mica
1204.

The texture of metamorphic rocks in which grains are arranged in bands or planes is called

A. foliated texture
B. nonfoliated texture
C. unfoliated texture
D. molded texture
Answer» B. nonfoliated texture
1205.

Textures help scientists classify

A. sedimentary rocks only
B. metamorphic rocks only
C. igneous rocks only
D. all three of them
Answer» E.
1206.

The light-colored igneous rocks are rich in

A. silicon
B. magnesium
C. calcium
D. iron
Answer» B. magnesium
1207.

In Mercator Projection, the distance between lines of longitude is

A. equal
B. variable
C. more in northern hemisphere
D. more in southern hemisphere
Answer» B. variable
1208.

Points on the Earth can be located by using

A. latitude only
B. longitude only
C. latitude and longitude
D. equator
Answer» D. equator
1209.

A mapmaker chooses contour interval based on area's

A. diameter
B. radius
C. relief
D. index
Answer» D. index
1210.

The spacing of contour lines depend on

A. steepness
B. altitude
C. area
D. elevation
Answer» B. altitude
1211.

Lines of longitude are also known as

A. Parallels
B. Perpendiculars
C. Meridians
D. Tropics
Answer» D. Tropics
1212.

In Northern hemispheres the air is carried to US which gives rise to weather which is

A. cold
B. snowy
C. freezing
D. all of them
Answer» E.
1213.

The transfer of heat energy via any material is called

A. conduction
B. convection
C. radiation
D. thermal conduction
Answer» E.
1214.

A device which helps to eliminate pollutants before releasing air in atmosphere is called

A. scrubber
B. filter
C. stacker
D. hybrid
Answer» B. filter
1215.

Long term effects of air pollution includes

A. asthma
B. headache
C. nausea
D. permanent lung damage
Answer» E.
1216.

The circulation of liquid or gas resulting in transfer of heat energy is called

A. conduction
B. convection
C. radiation
D. thermal conduction
Answer» C. radiation
1217.

When quartz sandstone is exposed to heat and pressure, the space between grains disappears and the sandstone turns into

A. granite
B. quartzite
C. garnet
D. metamorphic shale
Answer» C. garnet
1218.

Rock that forms as a result of volcanic activity at or near Earth's surface is called

A. Intrusive Igneous Rock
B. Extrusive Igneous Rock
C. Insidious Igneous Rock
D. Sidious Igneous Rock
Answer» C. Insidious Igneous Rock
1219.

Scientists divide rocks into

A. three classes
B. six classes
C. seven classes
D. two classes
Answer» B. six classes
1220.

The types of texture sedimentary rocks can have are

A. fine-grained only
B. fine-grained and coarse-grained
C. fine-grained, medium-grained and coarse-grained
D. fine-grained, medium-grained, coarse-grained and hard-grained
Answer» D. fine-grained, medium-grained, coarse-grained and hard-grained
1221.

Igneous rock formations are located

A. only above Earth's surface
B. only below Earth's surface
C. both above and below Earth's surface
D. in the core of Earth
Answer» D. in the core of Earth
1222.

The spherical shape of Earth was proved by the sinking of

A. plane
B. ship
C. sun
D. moon
Answer» C. sun
1223.

Azimuthal projections are generally used to map the areas

A. far from poles
B. close to poles
C. that are very small
D. that are very large
Answer» C. that are very small
1224.

Before technology, mapmakers were dependent on

A. explorers
B. travelers
C. tourists
D. probabilities
Answer» B. travelers
1225.

The maps made by U.S.G.S are scaled by

A. meters
B. inches
C. feet
D. miles
Answer» D. miles
1226.

The Greek mathematician who wanted to know the size of Earth was

A. Euclid
B. Archimedes
C. Pythagoras
D. Eratosthenes
Answer» E.
1227.

The height of storm surge can be up to

A. 1m
B. 5m
C. 8m
D. 10m
Answer» D. 10m
1228.

Condition of atmosphere at a given certain time is called

A. climate
B. weather
C. atmospheric pressure
D. relative climate
Answer» C. atmospheric pressure
1229.

The reason of global warming is the increase in

A. oxygen
B. water
C. rain
D. carbon dioxide
Answer» E.
1230.

Fronts which cause drizzly rain and warm weather are

A. cold fronts
B. warm fronts
C. occluded fronts
D. stationary fronts
Answer» C. occluded fronts
1231.

The zone which is between tropic and polar zone is called

A. temperate zone
B. middle zone
C. partial zone
D. transition zone
Answer» B. middle zone
1232.

The geologist who studies fossils is known as

A. Seismologists
B. Terminologists
C. Paleontologist
D. Physiologist
Answer» D. Physiologist
1233.

The formula for calculating density is

A. volume/mass
B. mass/volume
C. mass x volume
D. mass/area
Answer» C. mass x volume
1234.

A measure of amount of matter in an object is known as

A. weight
B. mass
C. density
D. volume
Answer» C. density
1235.

The density of water in g/cm3 is

A. 1
B. 10
C. 100
D. 1000
Answer» B. 10
1236.

Mass is generally measured in

A. grams
B. milligrams
C. kilograms
D. pounds
Answer» D. pounds
1237.

Deep water waves move in water with wavelength which is

A. half
B. one
C. two
D. zero
Answer» B. one
1238.

The bubbles found in a crest of a breaking wave are called

A. swell
B. tsunami
C. storm urge
D. whitecap
Answer» E.
1239.

The Gulf stream carries water currents which are comparatively

A. colder
B. warmer
C. hottest
D. coldest
Answer» C. hottest
1240.

The periodic change in the temperature of water which produces warm current in the Pacific ocean is termed as

A. LA Nina
B. El Nino
C. both a and b
D. upwelling
Answer» C. both a and b
1241.

The minimum range of tide which occurs during first and third quarters of moon is called

A. tidal average
B. tidal range
C. neap tide
D. spring tide
Answer» D. spring tide
1242.

With respect to properties of layers the Earth has number of physical layers equal to

A. 2
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Answer» D. 6
1243.

The pieces of lithosphere are termed as

A. lithosphere plates
B. asthenosphere
C. mesosphere
D. tectonic plates
Answer» E.
1244.

The thickness of core is equal of

A. 3430km
B. 2900 km
C. 100km
D. 1km
Answer» B. 2900 km
1245.

A substance which is composed of two or more elements is called a

A. mixture
B. compound
C. material
D. substrate
Answer» C. material
1246.

The types of crust includes

A. oceanic
B. continental
C. both a and b
D. mantle
Answer» D. mantle
1247.

The number of stages of formation of coal is

A. two
B. three
C. four
D. five
Answer» D. five
1248.

Petroleum is separated into difference kinds in

A. oil rigs
B. refineries
C. storage tanks
D. transportation pipelines
Answer» C. storage tanks
1249.

The SI unit for all forms of energy is

A. Watts (W)
B. Ohms (Ω)
C. Joules (J)
D. Pascals (Pa)
Answer» D. Pascals (Pa)
1250.

A nonrenewable resource of energy formed from the remains of plants and animals that lived long ago is known as

A. gas
B. fossil fuel
C. petrol
D. coal
Answer» C. petrol