Which of the following phenomena contribute to the formation of the trade winds and westerlies in the Earth's atmosphere?
- Coriolis effect
- Jet streams
- Orographic lifting
- El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO)
Consider the features of volcanoes and select the true statements:
- Volcanoes are only found at divergent plate boundaries.
- Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is molten rock that has erupted onto the surface.
- The Ring of Fire is a horseshoe-shaped region known for its high volcanic activity.
- Supervolcanoes are capable of producing catastrophic eruptions that can impact global climate
Earthquakes are a result of the dynamic nature of Earth's interior. Identify the statements associated with earthquakes:
- Earthquakes occur only at divergent boundaries.
- They are caused by the collision of tectonic plates.
- Seismic waves generated during earthquakes can be detected and studied
Choose the statements that accurately describe Earth's magnetic field:
- It is primarily generated by the solid inner core.
- The magnetic field protects Earth from solar radiation.
- Earth's magnetic field is static and does not change over time
Earth's tectonic plates are constantly in motion, shaping the planet's surface. Select the factors associated with the movement of tectonic plates:
- Convection currents in the mantle
- Gravitational forces
- Earth's magnetic field
- Volcanic eruptions
The Earth's core is a critical part of its internal structure. Choose the statements that accurately describe the Earth's core:
- The core consists of two layers: the outer core and the inner core.
- The outer core is primarily composed of solid iron and nickel.
- The inner core is extremely hot and under immense pressure
- The Earth's magnetic field is generated by the movements of the material in the outer core.
Earth's mantle is a layer beneath the crust and has distinctive characteristics. Select the statements that are true about the Earth's mantle
- It is composed of solid rock
- The asthenosphere, a part of the mantle, exhibits semi-fluid behavior.
- The mantle extends all the way to the Earth's center
- The mantle is responsible for generating Earth's magnetic field.
Which statements are true regarding the circle of illumination and Earth's orbit around the sun?
- The circle of illumination divides the day from night on the globe
- It takes 366 days for the Earth to revolve around the sun.
- Earth goes around the sun in a perfectly circular orbit.
Which of the following statements are true regarding the Moon's size and status in the Solar System?
- The Moon is the second largest satellite in the Solar System.
- The Moon is larger than any known dwarf planet.
- The Moon is Earth’s only natural satellite.
Which of the following statements are true about stars?
- Stars are composed entirely of solid matter.
- Stars are cosmic energy engines.
- Stars produce heat, light, ultraviolet rays, x-rays, and other forms of radiation.
- Stars were formed after galaxies during the Big Bang.
What types of features can be found on the surface of the Moon?
- Mountains
- Plains
- Depressions
- Water Bodies
What is the primary cause of the twinkling or shimmering effect observed in some stars?
- Their rapid rotation
- Atmospheric distortion and turbulence
- Changes in their intrinsic brightness
- Changes in their intrinsic brightness
Celestial bodies, including stars, appear small to us on Earth. Which of the following reason/s can be attributed to this phenomena?
- Due to their actual distance from Earth
- Because they emit less light
- Because of atmospheric distortion
- Because of their position in the sky
ഭൂമിയെക്കുറിച്ചുള്ള ശരിയായ പ്രസ്താവനകൾ ഏവ?
- ബഹിരാകാശത്ത് നിന്ന് നോക്കുമ്പോൾ നീലനിറം
- ജീവൻ നിലനില്ക്കുന്നതായി കണ്ടെത്തിയിട്ടുള്ള ഏകഗ്രഹം
- ഒരു ഉപഗ്രഹം - ചന്ദ്രൻ
- ഏറ്റവും വലിയ ഗ്രഹം
- ഏറ്റവും ചൂടുള്ള ഗ്രഹം
With reference to the Information and Communication Technology (ICT), consider the following statements.Which of the statement(s) given is/are correct ?
- The data related to various kinds of information with more precision and accuracy has been provided by ICT.
- Through ICT, it is possible to identify the critical areas for competitive advantages in corporate sectors.
- ICT products affect the process of environmental footprint of other products and activities across the economy.
- The manufacturing system facilitated by ICT is energy intensive, standardized as well as departmentalized.
Consider the following statements in the context of Artificial Intelligence. Which of the statement(s) given is/are correct ?
- Perceptron specifies all actions that need to be undertaken and specifies the order only when required.
- Inductive machine learning derives the conclusion and then improves it based on the previous decisions.
- Training scenario and feedback does not affect the performance of learner system
- Pattern matching allows computers to understand associations and relationships between objects and events.