Science Practice Quiz 117

Q1.Limestone is found in association with rocks primarily composed of which of the following?

A. Iron oxides B. Calcium carbonates or calcium and magnesium carbonates C. Silicates D. Aluminium oxides

Q2.Dumping of waste and slurry from mining operations leads to which of the following environmental issues?

A. Increase in biodiversity B. Improvement in air quality C. Degradation of land, soil, and increase in stream and river pollution D. Replenishment of groundwater

Q3.What measures are essential to prevent mining from becoming a 'killer industry,'?

A. Increasing mineral extraction rates. B. Stricter safety regulations and implementation of environmental laws. C. Reducing dependence on mineral deposits. D. Promoting only surface mining.

Q4.What characteristic of coal makes heavy industries and thermal power stations locate near coalfields?

A. It is a bulky material that loses weight on use B. It is a renewable resource C. It is easily transportable D. It is a clean fuel source

Q5.What type of rock formation typically constitutes the oil-bearing layer, allowing oil to flow?

A. Porous limestone or sandstone B. Non-porous shale or granite C. Metamorphic schist or gneiss D. Volcanic basalt or obsidian

Q6.How is natural gas primarily found and released?

A. Found with petroleum deposits and released when crude oil is brought to the surface B. Found independently in deep underground reservoirs C. Generated from decaying organic matter in swamps D. Produced as a byproduct of coal mining

Q7.Hydro electricity, generated by fast flowing water, is classified as what type of resource?

A. Renewable resource B. Non-renewable resource C. Fossil fuel D. Mineral resource

Q8.What type of fuels do thermal power stations primarily use for generating electricity?

A. Non-renewable fossil fuels B. Renewable biomass C. Solar energy D. Wind energy

Q9.Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as a fossil fuel in the context of India's energy consumption?

A. Coal B. Oil C. Gas D. Uranium

Q10.Which of the following is considered a non-conventional source of energy?

A. Coal B. Natural Gas C. Tidal energy D. Kerosene

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Science Practice Quiz 117