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Total Questions : 36 | Page 4 of 4 pages
Question 31.


Tilt in the Earth's axis is one of the reasons behind the different seasons on the Earth.


Tilt In The Earth's Axis Is One Of The Reasons Behind The Di...


  1.     True
  2.     False
  3.     asteroid
  4.     satellite
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> True
:
A

Tilt in the Earth's axis is the reason behind the different seasons on the Earth. Different parts of the Earth receive different amount of sunlight throughout the year. So, when north pole tilts towards the Sun, it is summer in northern hemisphere and winter in southern hemisphere.


Question 32.


The breaking down of rocks due to wind, water and other natural forces is called   _____.


  1.     weathering
  2.     deposition
  3.     precipitation
  4.     erosion
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Answer: Option A. -> weathering
:
A
Weathering is a process where rock is worn away or broken down into smaller pieces due to natural factors like wind, water, sunlight/heat and so on.
Question 33.


Nitrogen gas is used in packaging of chips.


  1.     True
  2.     False
  3.     Spring
  4.     Autumn
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Answer: Option A. -> True
:
A

Nitrogen is responsible for maintaining food products fresh. Hence, nitrogen is used in packaging of chips.


Question 34.


When the southern hemisphere is facing towards the Sun, which season is it in the northern hemisphere?


  1.     Winter
  2.     Summer
  3.     Spring
  4.     Autumn
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Answer: Option A. -> Winter
:
A

When the southern hemisphere is facing towards the sun, northern hemisphere is facing away from sun marking summer and winter in regions respectively. 


Question 35.


Nitrogen constitutes nearly ____ % of the atmosphere.


  1.     21
  2.     42
  3.     57
  4.     78
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Answer: Option D. -> 78
:
D

Air is a mixture of gases. It contains about 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 0.04% carbon dioxide, and very small amounts of other gases.


Question 36.


Which layer of the atmosphere has the maximum amount of gases present in it?


  1.     Troposphere
  2.     Mesosphere
  3.     Stratosphere
  4.     Exosphere
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Troposphere
:
A
The air around the earth contains a mixtures of gases such as nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, water vapour and dust particles. The troposphere of the atmosphere contains about 80% of the total mass of gases in the air. It holds a maximum percentage of all the essential gases responsible for life on earth.

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