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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 | |