Science and Technology - General Knowledge Questions

A)
deltas
B)
grooves
C)
moraines
D)
plateaus

Correct Answer :   moraines

A)
Moo
B)
Bark
C)
Growl
D)
Screech

Correct Answer :   Bark

A)
Formic acid
B)
Acetic acid
C)
Citric acid
D)
Lactic acid

Correct Answer :   Formic acid

Formic acid, a component of ant venom uncommon in bee or wasp stings, is derived from the superfamily name Formicidae.

A)
Exponentially
B)
In infinite time
C)
Instantaneously
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   Instantaneously

Since the voltage source is ideal, therefore its internal resistance is zero. Therefore, the time constant for the circuit becomes 0. Hence, the capacitor will charge and discharge instantaneously.

A)
Specific gravity
B)
Rancidity
C)
Chain length
D)
Degree of unsaturation

Correct Answer :   Degree of unsaturation

The iodine value (IV) indicates the degree of unsaturation of a fat or oil. It is defined as the number of grams of iodine absorbed by 100 g of fat.

A)
coal in absence of air
B)
wood in absence of air
C)
wood in an insufficient supply of air
D)
coal in an insufficient supply of air

Correct Answer :   wood in absence of air

A)
Oxygen
B)
Carbon monoxide
C)
Carbon dioxide
D)
Nitrogen dioxide

Correct Answer :   Nitrogen dioxide

Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides can rise very high into the atmosphere, where they mix and react with water, oxygen, and other chemicals to form more acidic pollutants, known as acid rain.

A)
To prevent water loss
B)
To release stored oxygen
C)
To store carbon dioxide
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   To prevent water loss

A)
Mexico
B)
Kenya
C)
Indonesia
D)
Brazil

Correct Answer :   Mexico

The Equator does not pass through Mexico. The equator passes through 13 countries: Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Sao Tome & Principe, Gabon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, Maldives, Indonesia and Kiribati.

A)
25.3
B)
26.3
C)
27.3
D)
28.3

Correct Answer :   27.3

Knowing how this dance between the Moon, Earth and Sun plays out lets us understand the Moon's constantly changing appearance. Moon fact: The Moon's phases repeat every 29.5 days, but it's orbit around the Earth only takes 27.