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Weather, Climate and Adaptations of Animals to Clima...

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Which of the following is/are not a factor that is/are responsible for life on Earth?

a. Distance of the Earth from the Moon b. The layer of carbon dioxide and water vapour c. The layer of ozone

  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only b and c

  5. Only c


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is the correct option as this is not a factor that is responsible for life on Earth. It is the distance of the Earth from the Sun that is a factor responsible for life on Earth. This distance is sufficient to keep the temperature on the surface of Earth at an average of 30 degree C.

Which of the following statements is/are false?

a. The Earth's axis of rotation is tilted at an angle to the normal. b. The day-to-day condition of the atmosphere at a place with respect to temperature, humidity etc. is called weather of the place. c. There are more hours of sunshine during winters than in summers.

  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only b and c

  5. Only c


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This is the correct option as this statement is false. There are more hours of sunshine during summers than in winters.

Which of the following information is not provided in the daily weather reports in the newspaper?

  1. Maximum and minimum humidity (for the past 24 hours)

  2. Temperature at 12 noon

  3. Maximum and minimum temperature (for the past 24 hours)

  4. Time of sunset

  5. Time of moonrise


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the correct option as this information is not provided in the daily weather reports in the newspaper.

Which of the following statements is/are false?

a. Rainfall is measured by an instrument called raingauge. b. Laboratory thermometer is used to measure the maximum and minimum temperatures everyday. c. Humidity is the measure of moisture present in the air.

  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only b and c

  5. Only c


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is the correct option as this statement is false. 

Which of the following is not an adaptation of penguins?

  1. Penguins can close their nostrils while swimming.

  2. They have white fur.

  3. Penguins have a layer of fat under the feathery coat.

  4. Their feet have webs.

  5. They have streamlined body.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is the correct option as this is not an adaptation of penguins.

The countries, near the equator are hotter. Which of the following countries is near the equator and hotter?

  1. Norway

  2. Brazil

  3. Siberia

  4. Finland

  5. Canada


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the correct option as Brazil is a country that is near the equator and is a hot country.

Animals develop adaptations for their survival. Which of the following is not an adaptation of the polar bear?

  1. The body has two thick layers of fur.

  2. Fur is white to protect the animal from predators.

  3. Polar bear can close its nostrils.

  4. Polar bear has webbed feet to help it in swimming.

  5. They have a strong sense of smell.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is the correct option as polar bears do not have webbed feet. They have  wide and large paws to help it walk easily on snow.

Climate means the average pattern in which the weather changes with time. Which of the following is not a factor that determines the climate of a place?

  1. The amount of sunshine that particular place gets

  2. The ability to transfer water to the atmosphere

  3. Whether the place is hilly or a plain region

  4. The presence or absence of rainfall

  5. The amount of water logging at that particular place


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This is the correct option. The climate of a particular place is not determined by the amount of water logging at that particular place.

Which of the following is not an animal that lives in the polar region?

  1. Reindeer

  2. Seals

  3. Musk

  4. Snow leopard

  5. Wolf


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is the correct option as snow leopard does not live in the polar region. It lives in the cold high, rugged mountains of Central Asia.

Birds migrate to escape the harsh, cold conditions present in the home environment. Which of the following is/are not a migratory bird(s)?

a. Siberian crane b. Northern cardinal c. European swallow

  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only b and c

  5. Only c


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is the correct option as Northern cardinal is not a migratory bird.

Which of the following is not an animal that lives in the tropical rainforests?

  1. Monkey

  2. Walrus

  3. Gorilla

  4. Bat

  5. Elephant


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the correct option as walrus is not an animal that lives in the tropical rainforests. It is an animal of the polar regions.

Which of the following statements is/are false?

a. In polar regions, for six months the Sun does not set, while for the other six months, the Sun does not rise. b. The places near the equator are hotter because the Sun's rays are more concentrated near the equator. c. Tropical rainforests are located near the poles and are, therefore, colder.

  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only b and c

  5. Only c


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This is the correct option as this statement is false. Tropical rainforests are located around the equator and are,  therefore, hotter.

Which of the following is/are not the characteristic(s) of tropical rainforests?

a. Plenty of rainfall is distributed throughout the year and this makes the climate humid as well. b. Throughout the year, length of the day is longer than the nights. c. During hot summers, the temperature may even be higher than 40 degree C.

  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only b and c

  5. Only c


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is the correct option as this is not a characteristic of tropical rainforests. Throughout the year, length of the day and the nights are almost equal.

Which of the following is/are not an adaptation of animals that live in hot and dry climates?

a. Short shiny fur to reflect the Sun's rays b. To avoid the strong Sun, the animals feed in the morning and the evening. c. No sweating or panting by animals

  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only b and c

  5. Only c


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This is the correct option as this is not an adaptation of animals that live in hot and dry climates. Animals in hot and dry climates keep their body cool by sweating and panting.

Which of the following is not an adaptation of animals living in tropical regions?

  1. The development of sticky feet by the red-eyed frog

  2. Monkeys having long tails

  3. Toucan bird developing short, pointed beak for reaching its food

  4. Lions having sensitive hearing and sharp eyesight

  5. Elephants having big trunk


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is the correct option as this is not an adaptation of toucan bird. They have large, long beak to reach fruits on branches that are too weak to support the weight of the bird.

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