Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Bi stands for Bismuth

1.A compound which contains only hydrogen and Carbon is called a Hydrocarbon
2. A deviation of light passing from one medium to another is known as Refraction
3. A fungus which can only survive on other living organisms is called Obligate Parasite
4. A machine used for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy is called a Generator Inverter
5. A plant adapted for growth in water is called a Hydrophyte
6. A plant adapted to live in dry places is called a Xerophyte
7. A plant which lives in the dark is called Scotophyte
8. A tangent galvanometer is used to study the Strength of direct current
9. A thermocouple is used to measure Temperature
10. Al stands for Aluminium
11. An altimeter is used for measuring Altitude the height above sea level
12.An ammeter is used to measure Electric current
13. An apparatus for generation of atomic energy is called a Reactor
14. An Electroscope is used to Detect charges on a body
15. Where does groundwater flow when it comes out of the ground? Lakes, rivers, and streams
16. Atomic Energy Commission is located at Mumbai
17. Auriscope is used to detect Ear disorders
18. Bhaskara I was a famous Astronomer
19. Bi stands for Bismuth
20. Biomass energy is formed through Photosynthesis
21.Botany is the study of Plant life
22. Calcium oxide is commonly known as Quick lime
23. Calcium sulphate is commonly called Plaster of Paris
24. Calorimeter is used to measure Quantity of heat
25. Central Tobacco Research Institute is located at Rajahmundry
26. Cloves, used as a spice, are derived from which of the plant parts Flower buds
27. Crescograph is used to measure the Rate of growth of a plant
28. Which chemical element has the symbol Au? Gold
29. Dactylography is the study of Finger Prints
30. Dynamics is the study of Movements of bodies
31. Entomology is the study of Insects
32. From which areas of space can there be no escape? black holes
33. Fruits that are formed without fertilization are called Parthenocarpic
34. Galileo's first scientific discovery was Pendulum
35. Gd stands for Gadolinium
36. Ground water runs in underground rivers. Trye/False
37.Herpetology is the study of Reptiles
38. How many moons does Mars have? Two
39. How many time zones are there on Earth? Four
40. How many units of alcohol in a glass of wine? One

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