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This section includes 1357 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Science knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 601. |
Model made up of equations and data is known as |
| A. | Mathematical Models |
| B. | Physical Models |
| C. | Biological Models |
| D. | Conceptual Models |
| Answer» B. Physical Models | |
| 602. |
Stars, galaxies, planets, moons, asteroids and other things in space are studied by |
| A. | astronomers |
| B. | all scientists |
| C. | mathematicians |
| D. | physicians |
| Answer» B. all scientists | |
| 603. |
The data processing of climate model is very hard due to huge amount and size of it, there are computers that help resolve this issue. These computers are known as |
| A. | hybrid computers |
| B. | digital computers |
| C. | super computers |
| D. | portable computers |
| Answer» D. portable computers | |
| 604. |
1 tonne is equal to |
| A. | 1000g |
| B. | 1000kg |
| C. | 1000mg |
| D. | 1000Mg |
| Answer» C. 1000mg | |
| 605. |
Scientists use models to help guide their search for |
| A. | life on earth |
| B. | existence of living organisms |
| C. | other worlds |
| D. | new information |
| Answer» E. | |
| 606. |
West lines of longitude are found east of |
| A. | 180° meridian |
| B. | prime meridian |
| C. | post meridian |
| D. | anti meridian |
| Answer» B. prime meridian | |
| 607. |
Remote sensing can be as basic as |
| A. | putting cameras on camels |
| B. | TV remotes |
| C. | putting cameras on airplanes |
| D. | putting sensors on satellites |
| Answer» D. putting sensors on satellites | |
| 608. |
Many mapmakers rely on sophisticated technology such as |
| A. | space probes |
| B. | space shuttles |
| C. | satellites |
| D. | radio telescopes |
| Answer» D. radio telescopes | |
| 609. |
The magnetic declination has been determined for difference points on |
| A. | Earth's core |
| B. | Earth's mantle |
| C. | Earth's crust |
| D. | Earth's surface |
| Answer» E. | |
| 610. |
The elevation at sea level is |
| A. | 0 |
| B. | 1 |
| C. | 10 |
| D. | 2 |
| Answer» B. 1 | |
| 611. |
A representation of features of a physical body like Earth is known as |
| A. | Map |
| B. | Atlas |
| C. | Area |
| D. | Model |
| Answer» B. Atlas | |
| 612. |
Earth has two different sets of poles i.e. |
| A. | south poles and north poles |
| B. | magnetic poles and electric poles |
| C. | magnetic poles and geographic poles |
| D. | north, south and east, west poles |
| Answer» D. north, south and east, west poles | |
| 613. |
Depressions are marked with |
| A. | long, curved lines |
| B. | short, curved lines |
| C. | short, straight lines |
| D. | long, straight lines |
| Answer» D. long, straight lines | |
| 614. |
The number of sides Earth has is |
| A. | zero |
| B. | one |
| C. | two |
| D. | three |
| Answer» B. one | |
| 615. |
The east lines of longitude are found between the angles |
| A. | 0° and 180° longitude |
| B. | 90° and 180° longitude |
| C. | 180° and 360° longitude |
| D. | 0° and 360° longitude |
| Answer» B. 90° and 180° longitude | |
| 616. |
The star gets denser and hotter ultimately changing in to helium by process of |
| A. | conduction |
| B. | convection |
| C. | nuclear fusion |
| D. | nuclear fission |
| Answer» D. nuclear fission | |
| 617. |
Dust and gases are pulled together in a sphere by help of |
| A. | repulsion |
| B. | attraction |
| C. | gravity |
| D. | pull |
| Answer» D. pull | |
| 618. |
The distance of 32.6 light years is the brightness of |
| A. | absolute magnitude |
| B. | apparent magnitude |
| C. | light year |
| D. | parallax |
| Answer» B. apparent magnitude | |
| 619. |
In interstellar space there is found a large cloud of dust called |
| A. | globular cluster |
| B. | open cluster |
| C. | nebula |
| D. | quasar |
| Answer» D. quasar | |
| 620. |
The inner layers of stars are usually |
| A. | lighter |
| B. | denser |
| C. | colder |
| D. | warmer |
| Answer» C. colder | |
| 621. |
An example of metallic mineral could be |
| A. | oxygen |
| B. | copper |
| C. | carbon |
| D. | nitrogen |
| Answer» C. carbon | |
| 622. |
The most common classification of minerals is based on |
| A. | physical composition |
| B. | chemical composition |
| C. | biological composition |
| D. | physical properties |
| Answer» C. biological composition | |
| 623. |
A piece of unglazed porcelain is known as |
| A. | filter plate |
| B. | streak plate |
| C. | rubbing plate |
| D. | shading plate |
| Answer» C. rubbing plate | |
| 624. |
Minerals are divided into |
| A. | two groups |
| B. | three groups |
| C. | four groups |
| D. | five groups |
| Answer» B. three groups | |
| 625. |
Reclamation of mined land has been required by law since |
| A. | early-1970s |
| B. | mid-1970s |
| C. | late-1970s |
| D. | early-1980s |
| Answer» C. late-1970s | |
| 626. |
Business and state agencies use GPS for |
| A. | mapping |
| B. | limit setting in air or water |
| C. | navigation |
| D. | bearing |
| Answer» B. limit setting in air or water | |
| 627. |
People who use map projections to move the image of Earth's curved surface onto a flat surface are known as |
| A. | Map converters |
| B. | Map markers |
| C. | Mapmakers |
| D. | Map generators |
| Answer» D. Map generators | |
| 628. |
Mapmakers use GPS to verify the |
| A. | boundaries |
| B. | roads |
| C. | towns |
| D. | places |
| Answer» B. roads | |
| 629. |
Equal area projections are used to map |
| A. | small areas like a street |
| B. | small areas like a city |
| C. | large areas like a state |
| D. | large areas like a continent |
| Answer» E. | |
| 630. |
The information in GIS is entered and stored as |
| A. | panels |
| B. | layers |
| C. | single panel |
| D. | dual-panel |
| Answer» C. single panel | |
| 631. |
Collection of water droplets which are suspended in air are called |
| A. | wind |
| B. | cloud |
| C. | gases |
| D. | sleet |
| Answer» C. gases | |
| 632. |
The soil in temperate grassland is |
| A. | most fertile |
| B. | barren |
| C. | moist |
| D. | less fertile |
| Answer» B. barren | |
| 633. |
The rising air in cyclone causes |
| A. | rain |
| B. | snow |
| C. | sleet |
| D. | storm |
| Answer» E. | |
| 634. |
Dust along with smaller rocks on space is called as |
| A. | galaxy |
| B. | Milky Way |
| C. | debris |
| D. | cluster |
| Answer» D. cluster | |
| 635. |
In shadow of Sierra Nevada there is found |
| A. | Tundra |
| B. | Basin desert |
| C. | Savanna |
| D. | Havana |
| Answer» C. Savanna | |
| 636. |
Metamorphic rocks generally form due to |
| A. | heat |
| B. | pressure |
| C. | heat and pressure |
| D. | sediment deposition |
| Answer» D. sediment deposition | |
| 637. |
The most important feature of a sedimentary rock is |
| A. | kind |
| B. | size |
| C. | stratification |
| D. | composition |
| Answer» D. composition | |
| 638. |
When the magma cools, it turns into |
| A. | metamorphic rocks |
| B. | sedimentary rocks |
| C. | non-igneous rocks |
| D. | igneous rocks |
| Answer» E. | |
| 639. |
When pressure builds up over the rocks buried under Earth's crust, these rocks collide with one another. This collision causes |
| A. | Regional metamorphism |
| B. | Critical metamorphism |
| C. | Contact metamorphism |
| D. | Parallel metamorphism |
| Answer» B. Critical metamorphism | |
| 640. |
The rock and mineral fragments formed due to weathering are known as |
| A. | metamorphs |
| B. | ignies |
| C. | magmnians |
| D. | sediments |
| Answer» E. | |
| 641. |
It is easier to show details on |
| A. | maps |
| B. | globes |
| C. | conceptual models |
| D. | mathematical models |
| Answer» B. globes | |
| 642. |
Together, the prime meridian and the 180° meridian split the Earth into |
| A. | Northern and Southern Hemisphere |
| B. | Eastern and Western Hemisphere |
| C. | Upper and Lower Semi-spheres |
| D. | Right and Left Semi-spheres |
| Answer» C. Upper and Lower Semi-spheres | |
| 643. |
Eratosthenes' calculations were wrong by only |
| A. | 6250km |
| B. | 6250ft |
| C. | 6250mi |
| D. | 6250m |
| Answer» B. 6250ft | |
| 644. |
Prime meridian passes through |
| A. | Greenwich, England |
| B. | Birmingham, England |
| C. | Barcelona, Spain |
| D. | Cairo, Egypt |
| Answer» B. Birmingham, England | |
| 645. |
In Mercator Projection, the distance between the lines of latitude is |
| A. | equal |
| B. | variable |
| C. | more in northern hemisphere |
| D. | more in southern hemisphere |
| Answer» C. more in northern hemisphere | |
| 646. |
The period of rotation as compare to period of revolution of moon is |
| A. | same |
| B. | different |
| C. | greater |
| D. | smaller |
| Answer» B. different | |
| 647. |
A spherical region which encloses solar system is called |
| A. | Oort cloud |
| B. | Kuiper |
| C. | stratosphere |
| D. | ozone |
| Answer» B. Kuiper | |
| 648. |
The diameter of Earth is equal to |
| A. | 12,756 km |
| B. | 4879km |
| C. | 6794km |
| D. | 142,984km |
| Answer» B. 4879km | |
| 649. |
Pluto is covered by mainly frozen |
| A. | water |
| B. | carbon dioxide |
| C. | hydrogen |
| D. | helium |
| Answer» D. helium | |
| 650. |
The number of missions sent to Jupiter by NASA is |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 6 |
| Answer» D. 6 | |