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  • Question 1
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    ___________ is a biotic component of the biosphere.
    Solution
    All the living components form the biotic components of the biosphere. Biotic natural resources are the type of resources like plants, animals, insects, etc. which contain materials like carbon. All other sources like air, sunlight, and minerals are abiotic resources.
    So, the correct answer is option C.
  • Question 2
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    The Gangotri glacier in the Himalayas has started melting because of: 
    Solution

    • The prime reason for the melting of the Gangotri glacier is global warming which is caused by the rapid increase in industrialization, the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation.
    • These human activities result in the emission of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide resulting in global warming.
    • Hence, the correct option is C.
  • Question 3
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    The continuous movement of water on surface of the earth is described as
    Solution
    • The water cycle involves the continuous movement of water on, above and below the surface of the Earth. 
    • The surface water evaporates by the process of evaporation which condenses into tiny droplets which fall on the earth as rain as a source of the atmospheric cycle. 
    • Surface waters and atmospheric cycles thus overlap in hydrological cycles. 
    Thus, the correct answer is option C.
  • Question 4
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    UV radiation increases the chances of ________ .
    Solution
    UV is radiation increases the chances of skin cancer, which is why ozone layer is very important as it shields the surface of earth from these UV radiations of the sun.

    Option "A" is correct.
  • Question 5
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    Primary fuel among the following is:
    Solution
    Primary fuel is the one which is obtained directly from nature and natural gas occurs naturally in nature.
    Petrol, diesel and kerosene are obtained by fractional distillation of petroleum which is a naturally occurring resource.
    Hence, the correct answer is option D.
  • Question 6
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    _____ are the cause of depletion of the atmospheric ozone layer.
    Solution
    Chlorofluorocarbons are the cause of depletion of the atmospheric ozone layer.
  • Question 7
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    Which is not a characteristic of a natural resources among the following?
    Solution
    Natural resources, as the name indicates are originated naturally. It exists with or without human being intervention. It can't be created by humans but can be modified and utilized accordingly for human comfort. Also, some of the natural resources are limited in nature hence its demand is very high.

    So, the correct option is B.
  • Question 8
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    Natural resources are gathered from which of the following?
    Solution
    We get natural resources from earth, sea and from atmosphere. Petroleum products are obtained from sea, gases are obtained from atmosphere. While earth gives metals and coal products.
  • Question 9
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    Which of the following is not a man-made resource ?
    Solution
    Minerals are natural resources. Remaining ones are man-made.
  • Question 10
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    Identify the constituents of soil from the following:
    Solution
    Soil is a major part of the natural environment, alongside air and water, and is vital to the existence of life on the planet. Soil is the result of the process of the gradual breakdown of rock, the solid geology that makes up the Earth. As rock becomes broken down through a variety of processes, such as weathering and erosion. Soil is composed of coarse particles called gravel, salt, and minerals.
    Thus, the correct answer is option D.
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