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ch 14 9 sci mcq


Q1. Volcanic eruptions release ________________ in the atmosphere.
  • nitrogen
  • oxygen
  • carbon dioxide
  • both oxygen and carbon dioxide
  • Q2. Fertilizers are usually applied directly to the soil.
    • True
    • False
    • Q3. Which soil is derived from basaltic rock?
      • Red soil
      • Black soil
      • Laterite soil
      • Both A and C
      • Q4. The ozone is an allotrope of oxygen.
        • True
        • False
        • Q5. Gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, nitric oxide and nitrous oxide in the atmosphere act as greenhouse gases. 
          • True
          • False
          • Q6. Soil has no role in supplying nutrients to aquatic biota.
            • True
            • False
            • Q7. The coastal areas during day time are characterised by
              • Movement of air from sea towards land
              • Movement of air from land towards sea
              • The flow of air in any direction
              • Flow of air at a very high speed
              • Q8. Which of the following microorganisms is present in the root nodules of leguminous plants?
                • Azotobacter
                • Nitrosomonas
                • Rhizobium
                • Pseudomonas
                • Q9. The transfer of matter and energy between different components of biosphere is called
                  • Energy flow
                  • Food web
                  • Nutrient cycle
                  • Biogeochemical cycle
                  • Q10. Which of the following mainly decides biodiversity in a particular area?
                    • Quality of topsoil
                    • Chemical composition of middle soil
                    • Depth of bottom soil
                    • Different layers of soil
                    • Q11. Leaching is the process of nutrient enrichment of water bodies and subsequent overgrowth of plants on the surface of water.
                      • True
                      • False
                        • Q12. Nitrobacter is
                          • Putrefying bacteria
                          • Denitrifying bacteria
                          • Nitrifying bacteria
                          • Ammonifying bacteria
                          • Q13. Which of the following does not cause water pollution?
                            • Addition of fertilisers to water body
                            • Addition of dissolved oxygen to water body
                            • Addition of mercury salts to water body
                            • Addition of disease-causing bacteria to water body
                            • Q14. To prevent soil erosion, the slopes of mountains are divided into several flat fields. This method is called
                              • Conservation tillage
                              • Contour bunding
                              • Terrace farming
                              • None of the above
                              • Q15. All the Earth’s water bodies collectively form the hydrosphere.  
                                • True
                                • False
                                • Q16. Smog is a type of
                                  • Dew
                                  • Fog
                                  • Smoke and dust
                                  • Mist
                                  • Q17. Acid rain is the effect of
                                    • Water pollution
                                    • Soil pollution
                                    • Noise pollution
                                    • Air pollution
                                    • Q18. Nitrogen-fixing bacteria such as azotobacter and nostoc are present in the root nodules of leguminous plants.
                                      • True
                                      • False
                                      • Q19. Breakdown of bigger rocks into fine smaller mineral particles is called
                                        • Paedogenesis
                                        • Weathering
                                        • Mineralisation
                                        • Cracking
                                        • Q20. The minerals present in rocks get dissolved in water which results in wearing of rocks.This process is called biological weathering
                                          • True
                                          • False
                                          • Q21. Methane is produced naturally in the
                                            • Digestive tract of termites
                                            • Digestive tract of cows
                                            • Digestive tract of humans
                                            • Both A and B
                                            • Q22. Recycling of nitrogen involves ammonification, nitrification and denitrification.
                                              • True
                                              • False
                                              • Q23. Since the industrial revolution, the percentage of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is said to have
                                                • Halved
                                                • Doubled
                                                • Reduced
                                                • Remained same
                                                • Q24. Through which process is oxygen returned to the atmosphere?
                                                  • Combustion
                                                  • Photosynthesis
                                                  • Respiration
                                                  • Formation of nitrogen oxides
                                                  • Q25. The element forming a common constituent of DNA, RNA and vitamins is
                                                    • Argon
                                                    • Neon
                                                    • Copper
                                                    • Nitrogen
                                                    • Q26. Wind is caused by change in pressure or temperature.  
                                                      • True
                                                      • False
                                                      • Q27. Surface water of Earth represents the most extensive habitat for the organisms.
                                                        • True
                                                        • False
                                                        • Q28. Dumping of untreated water sewage into rivers causes water pollution.
                                                          • True
                                                          • False
                                                          • Q29. Choose the denitrifying bacteria
                                                            • Azotobacter
                                                            • Nitrosomonas
                                                            • Pseudomonas
                                                            • nitrobacter
                                                            • Q30. Rhizobium bacteria have symbiotic relationship with leguminous plants.
                                                              • True
                                                              • False

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