General Science and Ability MOCK Test

Week 1
Time Allowed 90 Minutes MAX MARKS 45

Q No.1 (a)List four or more physical characteristics each of Sun and earth. (4) marks
(b) differentiate between the following (6)
I. Aphelion and perihelion
II. Dark matter and dark energy
III. Asteroid and meteoroid
Q.No.2 (a) What is the difference in renewable and alternative energy source? Are Biofuels renewable and
alternative source of energy as well? if yes how and if not why? (2+3) marks
(b) Explain Hydrologic cycle and how it is important for life on earth (5) marks
Q.No.3 (a) Why sceptics think climate change is fiction & what are their arguments. (5) marks
(b) Do you think Kyoto protocol is a failure or a success? if success how and if failure why? (5) marks

Q. No.4: Mark the most suitable answer.

1. Toxic air pollutants like Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are produced by burning:
(a) Coal (b) Oil (c) Both (a) and (b) (d) Wood
2. Fossil fuels are regarded as energy resources which are:
(a) Renewable (b) Non-renewable (c) Generating (d) Producing
3. Which of the following is a non-renewable energy resource?
(a) Solar (b) Biogas (c) Hydroelectric (d) Coal
4. What is the leading source of energy used in the Pakistan today?
(a) Coal (b) Oil (c) Natural gas (d) Nuclear power
5. Harmful radiation filtered by the ozone ____________.
(a) X-rays (b) Infra-red (c) Ultra-violet (d) Radio waves
6. Which of the following causes the least pollution when burnt?
(a) Petrol (b) Diesel (c) Coal (d) Natural gas
7. The main constituent of LPG is __________.
(a) Methane (b) Butane (c) Hydrogen (d) Propane
8. Earth's early greenhouse climate resulted in a climate much like that of ________ today.
(a) Mercury (b) Venus (c) Mars (d) Jupiter
9. Which one refers to the oceans, seas, rivers, fresh water and underground water?
(a) Cryosphere (b) Atmosphere (c) Biosphere (d) Hydrosphere
10. Which of the following gases are included in the category 'greenhouse gases'?
(a) Methane (b) Nitrous oxide (c) Carbon dioxide (d) All of these
11. Which type of energy transfer occurs between two substances in direct physical contact?
(a) Radiation (b) Circulation (c) Conduction (d) Convection
12. Which two gases make up 99% of Earth’s atmosphere?
(a) Ar and N (b) N and O (c) O and CO2 (d) CO2 and N
13. Which is the most abundant greenhouse gas in Earth’s atmosphere?
(a) CO2 (b) Nitrogen (c) Methane (d) Water vapour
14. Which of these countries has the highest per capita carbon dioxide emissions?
(a) United States (b) Australia (c) Saudi Arabia (d) China
15. When did Kyoto Protocol entered into force?
(a) 1997 (b) 2000 (c) 2005 (d) 2012

Mian Shafiq:0345- 777 3680. Author General Science & Ability. National Careers Academy.