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What is a key principle of environmental science?
What is a key principle of environmental science?
Which aspect is NOT included in the structure and composition of the Earth?
Which aspect is NOT included in the structure and composition of the Earth?
What process describes how energy and mass transfer across various environmental interfaces?
What process describes how energy and mass transfer across various environmental interfaces?
What meteorological parameter refers to the rate of temperature change with altitude?
What meteorological parameter refers to the rate of temperature change with altitude?
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Which of the following best describes return on information from remote sensing?
Which of the following best describes return on information from remote sensing?
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Which chemical concept is involved in the solubility of gases in water?
Which chemical concept is involved in the solubility of gases in water?
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Which aspect of environmental science deals with assessing natural resources?
Which aspect of environmental science deals with assessing natural resources?
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What is the purpose of environmental education and awareness?
What is the purpose of environmental education and awareness?
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What is the main reason for the high pressure on natural resources in India?
What is the main reason for the high pressure on natural resources in India?
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Which of the following is NOT a soil health problem recognized by agricultural experts?
Which of the following is NOT a soil health problem recognized by agricultural experts?
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What is emphasized as essential for developing countries to achieve?
What is emphasized as essential for developing countries to achieve?
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Which classification of environment refers to external physical factors such as air and water?
Which classification of environment refers to external physical factors such as air and water?
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Which segment of Earth's environment consists of soil and rocks?
Which segment of Earth's environment consists of soil and rocks?
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What is considered crucial for the planning of development according to ecological sustainability?
What is considered crucial for the planning of development according to ecological sustainability?
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What is the primary component that makes up the main mineral constituents of the soil?
What is the primary component that makes up the main mineral constituents of the soil?
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Which environment includes all living organisms like plants, animals, and microorganisms?
Which environment includes all living organisms like plants, animals, and microorganisms?
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What is the primary focus of environmental science?
What is the primary focus of environmental science?
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Which of the following is NOT a reason for the significance of environmental studies?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the significance of environmental studies?
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How is environmental science different from ecology?
How is environmental science different from ecology?
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What has been a problematic trend in the development of rich countries?
What has been a problematic trend in the development of rich countries?
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What term best describes the collective external conditions that impact the growth of organisms?
What term best describes the collective external conditions that impact the growth of organisms?
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What is claimed to be a consequence of increased industrial growth?
What is claimed to be a consequence of increased industrial growth?
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Which of the following environmental issues requires global cooperation to address?
Which of the following environmental issues requires global cooperation to address?
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What is a major contributor to the complexity of environmental issues today?
What is a major contributor to the complexity of environmental issues today?
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What is the relationship between oxidation potential and reduction potential for an electrode?
What is the relationship between oxidation potential and reduction potential for an electrode?
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Which component contributes the least to the volume of healthy soil?
Which component contributes the least to the volume of healthy soil?
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Which soil particle size is classified as sand?
Which soil particle size is classified as sand?
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What is the latent heat of sublimation?
What is the latent heat of sublimation?
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What is the primary function of humus in soil?
What is the primary function of humus in soil?
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What is the approximate percentage of water in healthy soil?
What is the approximate percentage of water in healthy soil?
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What is the term for the sum of evaporation and transpiration?
What is the term for the sum of evaporation and transpiration?
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Which statement about the hydrological cycle is true?
Which statement about the hydrological cycle is true?
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Which gas has the highest concentration in soil air compared to atmospheric air?
Which gas has the highest concentration in soil air compared to atmospheric air?
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What is the term for soil that contains no dominant particle size?
What is the term for soil that contains no dominant particle size?
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What is the residence time of water in the atmosphere?
What is the residence time of water in the atmosphere?
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What is meant by the water balance?
What is meant by the water balance?
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Optimal physical and chemical soil properties contribute to which of the following?
Optimal physical and chemical soil properties contribute to which of the following?
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During sublimation, how much energy is approximately required per gram?
During sublimation, how much energy is approximately required per gram?
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What is the significance of solar energy in the hydrological cycle?
What is the significance of solar energy in the hydrological cycle?
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Where is a significant amount of Earth's freshwater stored?
Where is a significant amount of Earth's freshwater stored?
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What is the primary role of the ozone layer?
What is the primary role of the ozone layer?
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Which of the following compounds is responsible for ozone depletion?
Which of the following compounds is responsible for ozone depletion?
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What does the ozone depletion potential (ODP) indicate?
What does the ozone depletion potential (ODP) indicate?
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How do chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) affect ozone in the stratosphere?
How do chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) affect ozone in the stratosphere?
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Which type of radiation increases due to ozone layer depletion?
Which type of radiation increases due to ozone layer depletion?
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Which of the following is NOT a consequence of increased UV-B radiation?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of increased UV-B radiation?
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What distinguishes classical smog from photochemical smog?
What distinguishes classical smog from photochemical smog?
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Which of the following characteristics do hydrofluorocarbons (HCFCs) have?
Which of the following characteristics do hydrofluorocarbons (HCFCs) have?
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Study Notes
- This document appears to be study material for the UGC NET and JRF exam in Environmental Science.
- It covers a wide range of topics related to environmental science.
- The material is compiled by Senthamil Elasi on November 4, 2023.
- The study material covers topics from the syllabus of the UGC NET JRF in Environmental Science. The document's structure appears to be well-organized, with each chapter likely addressing specific topic areas from the syllabus.
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Test your knowledge on key principles of environmental science with this quiz. Examine concepts related to Earth's composition, the transfer of energy and mass, and the challenges faced in managing natural resources. Perfect for students and enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of environmental issues.
