Physical geography miscellaneous
- Which of the following metals contribute to to biomagnification problem in the ecosystem ?
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Mercury causes biomagnification problem in the ecosystem.
Correct Option: A
Mercury causes biomagnification problem in the ecosystem.
- The word Biosphere refers to :
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Biosphere refers to that portion of the Earth which is occupied by the various forms of life, in addition to the three main physical zones, the Lithosphere, the Hydrosphere and the Atmosphere.
Correct Option: A
Biosphere refers to that portion of the Earth which is occupied by the various forms of life, in addition to the three main physical zones, the Lithosphere, the Hydrosphere and the Atmosphere.
- All the ecosystems taken together in a geographical area form a bigger unit called:
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Biome is a large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna adapted to the particular conditions in which they occur. For example, Tundra region.
Correct Option: C
Biome is a large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna adapted to the particular conditions in which they occur. For example, Tundra region.
- “Tidal forest” is otherwise called :
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Tidal forest is also called Mangrove forest.
Correct Option: C
Tidal forest is also called Mangrove forest.
- Rubber plantations are found in
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The rubber plant grows wild in the equatorial regions of the world which are marked by rainfall of around 250 cm evenly distributed without any marked dry season and with at least 100 rainy days per year; temperature range of about 20°C to 34°C with a monthly mean of 25°C to 28°C; and high atmospheric humidity of around 80%.The three largest producing countries, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia, together account for around 72% of all natural rubber production.
Correct Option: D
The rubber plant grows wild in the equatorial regions of the world which are marked by rainfall of around 250 cm evenly distributed without any marked dry season and with at least 100 rainy days per year; temperature range of about 20°C to 34°C with a monthly mean of 25°C to 28°C; and high atmospheric humidity of around 80%.The three largest producing countries, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia, together account for around 72% of all natural rubber production.