Daily Static Quiz – 21st December, 2022

With reference to the occurrence of Tides on Earth’s surface, consider the following statements:
1. The difference between the force of gravitational attraction of the sun and moon and the centrifugal force leads to the generation of tides.
2. The intensity of tides is magnified by the shape of bays and estuaries along a coastline.
3. The tidal ranges are more than average at aphelion.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1. It is the region of descending air currents or wind divergence with anticyclonic activities.
2. The air is comparatively dry and winds are calm and light.
3. It is frequently referred to as the Horse Latitudes.
Which of the following pressure belts is being described in the above statements?

Consider the following statements with reference to incoming solar radiation received by the earth:
1. Net energy received per unit area increases with increase in latitude.
2. The degree of transparency of atmosphere causes variations in insolation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Bioprospecting is:

With reference to ecological succession, the term ‘Seres’ refer to:

Consider the following statements regarding Biogeochemical cycles:
1. The reservoir for the sedimentary cycle is located in the earth’s crust.
2. Gaseous cycles are considered relatively imperfect than sedimentary cycle since some nutrients are lost from the cycle and become unavailable for immediate recycling.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following:
1. Regulate
2. Conform
3. Migrate
4. Dormancy
Which of the above are the ways through which living organisms cope with stressful situations?

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The absence of nutrients in waters is responsible for an algal bloom.
2. Eutrophication refers to the aging of a lake by anthropogenic activities.
3. Plants of water hyacinth leads to imbalance in the aquatic ecosystem.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Biodiversity Hotspots refers to:

Consider the following pairs:
1. Eurythermal – Organisms that are restricted to a narrow range of temperatures.
2. Stenothermal – Organisms that can thrive in a wide range of temperatures.
3. Euryhaline – Organisms that are tolerant of a wide range of salinities.
4. Stenohaline – Organisms that are restricted to a narrow range of salinities.
Which of the above statements are incorrect?