Science Practice Quiz 260

Q1.What does Joe Horan use to get a precise picture of his field for fertilizer application?

A. Computer linked to satellite B. Soil testing laboratory C. Drone surveillance D. Manual inspection

Q2.What does Joe Horan do from time to time to check nutrient sufficiency in his soil?

A. Sends soil samples to a soil testing laboratory B. Uses satellite imagery C. Consults with agricultural experts D. Applies fertilizers randomly

Q3.Which resource is described as having a very large deposit of low grade iron ore on Developen Dweep?

A. Iron ore B. Coal C. Limestone D. Water

Q4.What was the name of the poisonous gas that leaked from the Union Carbide factory in Bhopal?

A. Carbon Monoxide B. Methyl Isocyanate (MIC) C. Sulfur Dioxide D. Ammonia

Q5.What are the main causes of industrial disasters?

A. Natural calamities like earthquakes B. Technical failure or irresponsible handling of hazardous material C. Sabotage by employees D. Power outages

Q6.Which metals are added to steel to make special alloys?

A. Aluminium, nickel, and copper B. Iron, carbon, and manganese C. Zinc, tin, and lead D. Silver, gold, and platinum

Q7.What is steel often called?

A. The backbone of modern industry B. The foundation of civilization C. The pillar of the economy D. The core of manufacturing

Q8.Which branch deals with the scientific study of the habitats characteristic of species?

A. Plant Geography B. Zoo Geography C. Ecology/Ecosystem D. Environmental Geography

Q9.What has created ecological imbalance in the world?

A. Natural disasters B. Accelerated pace of resource utilisation with modern technology C. Climate change D. Population growth

Q10.Why do we plant trees during Van Mahotsava?

A. To celebrate a festival B. To maintain ecological balance C. To produce fruits D. To decorate schools