Rainfall patterns depend on
the underground water table
the number of water bodies in an area
the density pattern of human population in an area
the prevailing season in an area
Climate change may impact
agriculture natural terrestrial ecosystems and water resources
air quality oceans, and coastal zones
energy and human health
all of the above
Which step is not involved in the carbon cycle?
Photosynthesis
Transpiration
Respiration
Burning of fossil fuels
Which sector is the single largest consumer of fresh water in India?
agriculture
industry
domestic
power
Biotic component of biosphere is not constituted by
producers
consumers
decomposer
air
Among the given options, which one is not correct for the use of large amount of fertilisers and pesticides?
They are eco-friendly
They turn the fields barren after some time
They adversely affect the useful component from the soil
They destroy the soil fertility
Oxygen is returned to the atmosphere mainly by
burning of fossil fuel
respiration
photosynthesis
fungi
Low visibility during cold weather is due to
formation of fossil fuel
unburnt carbon particles or hydrocarbons suspended in air
lack of adequate power supply
none of these
The way in which carbon is used and reused through the ecosystem is called
energy recycling
the energy pyramid
the biotic / abiotic cycle
the carbon cycle
Water is listed as one of the basic
solid forms of matter
nutrients of cool- aid
needs of animal and plant life
unit of life
