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  • Question
  • Pick out the wrong statement.


  • Options
  • A. The concentric layer in atmosphere which contains about 70% of the total mass of atmosphere and characterised by a steady decrease in temperature is called stratosphere.
  • B. Stratosphere is rich in ozone and is located just above the troposphere.
  • C. Troposphere is a turbulent dusty zone containing much of water vapor and clouds.
  • D. The earth's atmosphere is an envelope of gases extending upto a height of about 200 kms.

  • Correct Answer
  • The concentric layer in atmosphere which contains about 70% of the total mass of atmosphere and characterised by a steady decrease in temperature is called stratosphere. 


  • Environmental Engineering problems


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    • 1. If carbon monoxide content in atmospheric air exceeds __________ ppm, death is bound to occur.

    • Options
    • A. 50
    • B. 500
    • C. 1000
    • D. 3000 (i.e. 0.3%)
    • Discuss
    • 2. Presence of non-biodegradable substances, like alkyl benzene sulphonate (ABS) from the detergents in polluted water stream causes

    • Options
    • A. fire hazards.
    • B. explosion hazards.
    • C. persistent foam.
    • D. depletion of dissolved oxygen.
    • Discuss
    • 3. Noise level audible to audience sitting in the 5th row from the stage during a large orchestra show corresponds to about __________ decibels.

    • Options
    • A. 105
    • B. 135
    • C. 160
    • D. 185
    • Discuss
    • 4. Growth of __________ is promoted by the presence of manganese in water.

    • Options
    • A. files
    • B. algae
    • C. micro-organisms
    • D. mosquitoes
    • Discuss
    • 5. Average human body contains about __________ percent water by weight.

    • Options
    • A. 20
    • B. 40
    • C. 70
    • D. 85
    • Discuss
    • 6. Radioactive solid nuclear wastes are disposed off by

    • Options
    • A. high temperature incineration.
    • B. pathological incineration.
    • C. pyrolysis.
    • D. underground burial in concrete containers.
    • Discuss


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