Question 1

The Rain Shadow Effect is associated with

Accepted Answer

Orographic precipitation or Rain produced when moist air is lifted as it moves over a mountain range. As the air rises and cools, orographic clouds form and serve as the source of the precipitation, most of which falls upwind of the mountain ridge. Some also falls a short distance downwind of the ridge and is sometimes called spillover. On the lee side of the mountain range, rainfall is usually low, and the area is said to be in a Rain Shadow.

Question 2

The Van Vihar National Park is loacted in which state ?

Accepted Answer

The Van Vihar National Park is located in Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh. It covers an area of about 4.45 sq.km and is home to Bengal Tiger, Asiatic Lions, wild cats, Indian Wolf, Sloth Bear, Red Fox, Indian Jackal, Wild Dog, Mongoose, Striped Hyena, Mugger Crocodile, Gharial, Snakes, Python, etc.

Question 3

Which insect sits on uncovered food?

Accepted Answer

Both flies and bees can sit on the uncovered food and contaminate the food.

Question 4

The layer of air around the earth is known as

Accepted Answer

The layer of air around the earth is known as Atmosphere. And this atmosphere has 4 layers like troposhere, stratosphere, ionosphere and mesosphere.

Question 5

How many years it takes for Pluto to Orbit the Sun?

Accepted Answer

It takes 248 yrs for Pluto to orbit the Sun.

Question 6

DNA fingerprinting is used to identify the

Accepted Answer

DNA fingerprinting is used to identify the parents, thieves and rapists.

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