(c) photosynthesis

(d) fungi
37. Low visibility during cold weather is due to
(a) formation of fossil fuel
(b) unbumt carbon particles or hydrocarbons suspended in air
(c) lack of adequate power supply
(d) none of these
38. Growth of lichens on barren rocks is followed by the growth of
(a) moss
(b) ferns
(c) gymnosperms
(d) algae
39. Marked temperature changes in an aquatic environment can affect
(a) breeding of animals
(b) more growth of aquatic plants
(c) process of digestion in animals
(d) availability of nutrients.
40. Oxygen is harmful for
(a) ferns
(b) nitrogen fixing bacteria
(c) chara
(d) mango tree
41. . The outer crust of the Earth is called �����. Answer: lithosphere
42. The life-supporting zone of the Earth where the atmosphere, the hydrosphere
and the lithosphere interact and make life possible, is known as the ����� Answer:
biosphere
43. Eukaryotic cells and many prokaryotic cells, need �����. to break down
�����.. molecules and get energy for their activities. Answer: oxygen, glucose
44. The temperature ranges from ����� to ����� on the moon as it does not have
atmosphere. 190� C, 110� C
45. The atmosphere can be heated from below by the �����.. that is reflected back
or re-radiated by the land or water bodies. Radiation
46. The condensation of water is facilitated if some particles could act as
������. for drops to form around. Answer: nucleus
47. Rainfall patterns are decided by the prevailing �����.. Answer: wind patterns
48. The suspended particles released on burning fossil fuels could be unburnt
carbon particles or substances called ����� Answer: hydrocarbons
49. �����.. grows on the surface of rocks, release certain substances that cause
the rock surface to powder down and form a thin layer of soil. Lichens
50. �����.. is a major factor in deciding the soil structure because it causes
the soil to become more porous. Answer: Humus
51. During �����. the high temperatures and pressures created in the air convert
nitrogen into oxides of nitrogen. Answer: lightning
52. An increase in the carbon dioxide content in the atmosphere would cause more
heat to be retained by the atmosphere and lead to �����.. Answer: global warming