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Importance of the conservation of natural resources - class-X

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If water pollution continues at its present rate, it will eventually

  1. Prevent precipitation

  2. Stop the water cycle

  3. Make oxygen molecules unavailable to aquatic life

  4. Make nitrates unavailable to aquatic life


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Water pollution is the condition in which there is an increase in the concentration of the undesirable compounds in the water resources. The pollutants are the organic compounds. The microbes use up the oxygen which is present in the water bodies for the degradation of the organic matter in the pollutants. This lowers the amount of oxygen which is available for the aquatic plants and animals.

Thus, the correct answer is option C. 

Which of the following are the ways of conserving and preserving the earth's natural resources?

  1. Recycling wastes

  2. Using alternative energy sources

  3. Reducing the wastage of non-renewable natural resources

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Preservation refers to the measures taken to keep living things in their original balanced state. Conservation refers to the careful and systematic use of natural resources without causing harm and death to living organisms in the environment. Recycling of waste, reducing the use of non-renewable natural resources and alternative source are the measures to maintain the natural resources without harming the resources and environment. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

The management of natural resources should take into

  1. A long term perspective

  2. Environmental pollution

  3. Their equitable distribution

  4. A, B, C and safe disposal of wastes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Natural resource management refers to the management of natural resources such as land, water, soil,  plants and animals, with a particular focus on how management affects the quality of life for both present  and future generations. This includes all the above a,b & c points hence d option is the right answer.

Biogas generation is mainly based on the principle of

  1. Fermentation

  2. Degradation

  3. Putrification

  4. Both A and B


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Biogas is a flammable gas that is produced from the fermentation or degradation of biomass in biogas plants. Biogas typically refers to a gas produced by the biological breakdown (degradation) of organic matter in the absence of oxygen. whereas the breakdown of organic matter, usually by bacterial action, resulting in the formation of other substances of less complex constitution with the evolution of ammonia is known as putrification.

The use of CFL can save .......... electricity per year.

  1. 1000 megawatt

  2. 6000 megawatts

  3. 100 megawatt

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) are the bulbs which are generally used to save the electricity. These bulbs use and convert only 1/5$^{th}$ of the electricity into light. There is consumption of less electricity. This helps in reduction of about 6000 megawatts of electricity per year. 

Thus, the correct answer is option B. 

Which one of the following is an example of non-renewable resources?

  1. Water

  2. Wind

  3. Vegetation

  4. Coal and minerals


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nonrenewable resources are resources that are not easily replenished by the environment. Thus coal and  minerals are examples of non renewable resources.

Which of the following energy is better than solar energy?

  1. Atomic energy

  2. Wind energy

  3. Energy from fossil fuel

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Wind energy is better than solar energy due to the following properties.
(i)   It can produce energy anytime (day or night).
(ii)  The set up takes less space.
(iii) It can produce more electricity.
(iv) It is less costly.
So, the correct option is 'Wind energy'.

De-dust lighting fixture is used 

  1. To maintain illumination

  2. To increase energy efficiency

  3. To remove dust from bulb

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A

Which of the following has the largest wind energy farm in India?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Tamilnadu

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

India is ranked 5th largest wind producing country in the world. The largest wind energy farm is in Muppandal, Tamilnadu having the capacity of 1500MW wind production. So, the correct option is C.

CFL is

  1. Chlorofluoro lamp

  2. Compact fluorescent lamp

  3. Compact fluorescent light

  4. Both B and C


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

CFL is compact fluorescent light. Compact fluorescent light bulbs are used in place of incandescent bulb because they use about 1/7$^{th}$ of the power used by the incandescent bulb. Hence, they are highly efficient in saving electricity.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.

Energy source which do not evolve CO$ _2$ is

  1. Oil

  2. Coke

  3. Nuclear energy

  4. Other organic substances


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Oil is a mixture of molecules that mainly contain carbon and hydrogen. When it burns it also produces CO$ _2$, but 25% less than coal for the same amount of energy (because the combustion of hydrogen gives energy but generates only water). 

Coke and other organic substances when used as source of energy, CO$ _2$ can be released. 
Nuclear energy can not evolve CO$ _2$. Thus, the correct answer is option C.

Which of the following is the best choice for energy production?

  1. Hydrogen

  2. Solar system

  3. Windmill

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Energy generated by using wind, hydrogen, tides, solar, geothermal heat, and biomass is known as non-conventional energy. These are the inexhaustible non-conventional resource. Hence, these are the best choice for energy production.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

The economically friendly measure to conserve solar energy is

  1. Sugarcane plantation

  2. Energy plantation

  3. Both (A) and (B)

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and certain other organisms transform light energy into chemical energy. Photosynthesis in green plants harnesses the energy of sunlight to convert carbon dioxide, water, and minerals into organic compounds and gaseous oxygen. Hence, planting green trees is an easy way to conserve solar energy.

Amazon rainforests are considered as 'lungs of the planet' as they contribute ________ of the total oxygen in the earth's atmosphere.

  1. 10%

  2. 15%

  3. 20%

  4. 30%


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

About 20% of the world oxygen is produced in the rainforests. amazon They are described as the  'lungs of the planet' because they provide the essential world environmental service of continuously recycling $CO _$ into $O _2$.

Ecofriendly method is

  1. Plantation of $C _3$ plants

  2. Plantation of Sugarcane

  3. Energy plantation

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • Energy plantation is the practice of planting trees, purely for their use as fuel. Terrestrial biomass i.e., the wood plants have been used for a long time to generate fire for cooking and other purposes.
  • Energy plantation is an Eco-friendly method or environmental friendly as this method does not cause any harm to the environment.
  • Hence the Eco-friendly method is Energy plantation.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Energy plantation'.

Select the eco-friendly activity among the following.

  1. Using car for transportation.

  2. Using polybags for shopping.

  3. Using dyes for colouring clothes.

  4. Using windmills to generate power for irrigation.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy are some of the non-exhaustible non-polluting sources of energy. These energy sources are environmental friendly. For example- wind energy can be captured through wind mills for irrigating fields as well as generating electricity power
So, the correct answer is 'Using windmills to generate power for irrigation'

Which of the following activities that you perform daily in which natural resources can be conserved or energy utilisation can be minimised?

  1. Use fan and light only when required.

  2. Unused water in the water bottle may be used for watering plant.

  3. Use solar water heating devices.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Ways to mimimize energy utilization are as follows:
(a) Unused water in the water bottle may be used for watering plant.
(b) Close all the taps before you go to sleep.
(c) Avoid using a hose pipe for watering plants.
(d) Wash vehicles only when they are dirty.
(e) Use fan and light only when required.
(f) Use solar water heating devices.
(g) Use CFL in place of conventional bulbs/tubes.

What measures would you take to conserve electricity in your house?

  1. Use of fluorescent tubes or CFL.

  2. Put off the fans and lights when they are not required.

  3. Maximum use of solar radiation and use of solar water heating system during winters.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Ways of conserving electricity are as follows:
(a) Put off the fans and lights when they are not required.
(b) Maximum use of solar radiation.
(c) Use of solar water heating system. during winters.
(d) Use of fluorescent tubes or CFL.

Which of the following activities in daily life are eco-friendly?

  1. Separation of biodegradable and non-biodegradable substances

  2. Gardening

  3. Use of gunny bags/paper bags in place of polythene/plastic bags

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Eco-friendly activities in daily life:

  • Separation of biodegradable and non-biodegradable substances.
  • Gardening
  • Use of gunny bags/paper bags in place of polythene/plastic bags.
  • Using public transport for commuting, walking or using cycle for short distances.
  • Harvesting rainwater.
  • Switching off light/ fans in unoccupied rooms.
  • Use of compost and vermicompost in place of fertilizers.

Index of energy consumption is maximum for

  1. U.S.A

  2. Japan

  3. Norway

  4. Canada


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
A. Index of energy consumption for U.S.A. is 6917 KWh
B. Index of energy consumption for Japan is 3470 KWh
C. Index of energy consumption for Norway is 5854 KWh
D. Index of energy consumption for Canada is 7247 KWh
So, correct answer is 'Canada'.

In ...................... strategy for saving the environment, things are used again and again.

  1. Reuse

  2. Invent

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In reuse strategy for saving the environment, things are used again and again. Many items found around the home can be used for different purposes. So before you throw those items away, think about how they can be reused.

How much radiant energy will an object emit if its temperature is at absolute zero?

  1. The maximum theoretical amount

  2. None

  3. The same as it would at any other temperature

  4. Depends on the chemical composition of the object


Correct Option: B

Match the following.

(i) Oil reserve lasts for (a) $252$ years 
(ii) Gas reserves lasts for (b) $45$ years
(iii) Coal reserves lasts for (c) $72$ years
  1. i-b, ii-c, iii-a

  2. i-c, ii-b, iii-a

  3. i-a, ii-b, iii-c

  4. i-a, ii-c, iii-b


Correct Option: A

Method of managing used envelope: Reuse: : Method of managing fuels.

  1. Recycling

  2. Use for repurpose

  3. Reduce the use

  4. Refuse the use


Correct Option: C

To meet energy crisis what other sources can be exploited?

  1. Wind

  2. Water

  3. Nuclear

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The wind, water, and nuclear energy are renewable forms of energy resources. These reserves once consumed can be replenished again. When there is an energy crisis, due to the reduction in the number of energy reserves, there will be an increase in the use of renewable resources. These energy resources can be exploited for the production of energy when there are no other resources available. 

Thus, the correct answer is option D. 

Greatest problem in the water conservation is to reduce the amount of

  1. Ground water

  2. Precipitation

  3. Evaporation

  4. Run off water


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Evaporation from water reservoirs in hot arid climates causes a loss of 10 vertical feet a year. This water loss can be controlled by construction of reservoirs with greater water depth and concentration of water into single reservoir. Also wind blowing across the surface of water reservoir causes additional evaporation. A windbreak helps to conserve water. Thus the correct answer is option C.

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