An aspect of waves is the fact that they

A. Often strike during clear weather

C. Only form in deep ocean waters

Soil erosion is greater when ?

A. The rainfall is received in heavy downpours

B. The rainfall is light and continuous

C. The soil is covered with dense vegetation

C. Equal pressure to equal pressure

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91.
An aspect of waves is the fact that they
Correct Answer: A. Often strike during clear weather
One-liner
Waves can often strike during clear weather because they are generated by distant winds and storms, traveling vast distances across the ocean to reach shores under calm skies.
92.
The nitrogen gas is a very stable molecule and plants are unable to use it directly. Which abiotic agent plays a key role in the conversion of nitrogen gas into nitrite and nitrate?
Correct Answer: C. Lightning
One-liner
Lightning is the abiotic agent that converts atmospheric nitrogen gas into nitrites and nitrates, making it usable for plants.
93.
Who coined the term acid rain?
Correct Answer: A. Robert Angus Smith
One-liner
The term "acid rain" was coined by Robert Angus Smith, a Scottish chemist, in 1852.
94.
Soil erosion is greater when ?
Correct Answer: A. The rainfall is received in heavy downpours
One-liner
Soil erosion is greater when the rainfall is received in heavy downpours because intense rain detaches soil particles and carries them away rapidly before the ground can absorb the water.
95.
The hottest day ever was recently recorded on which date?
Correct Answer: C. 3 July 2023
One-liner
The hottest day ever recorded globally was on 3 July 2023, when the average global temperature reached a record high.
96.
Among Fog, Hail, Snowfall and Rains, all are forms of precipitation except _ :
Correct Answer: A. Fog
One-liner
Fog is not a form of precipitation; it is a cloud that forms at ground level through condensation.
97.
Past Paper MCQ
Smog source:
Correct Answer: A. Primary pollution
One-liner
Smog is a type of primary pollution because it results from the direct emission of pollutants like smoke and fog into the atmosphere.
98.
Past Paper MCQ
Air moves from:
Correct Answer: A. High to low pressure
One-liner
Air moves from high to low pressure due to the pressure gradient force.

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