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22) Specific gravity is defined as the ratio of

(A) Density of the substance to the density of water
(B) Density of the substance to the density of water at 0°C
(C) Density of water at 4°C to the density of the substance
(D) Density of the substance to the density of water at 4°C
Correct Answer - Option (A)

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23) The cause for the Tsunami, as deduced by the seismologists, is

(A) Gravitational pull of the moon
(B) Low pressure trough in the ocean
(C) Deformation of sea floor and vertical displacement of water
(D) Sudden change in the monsoon wind
Correct Answer - Option (C)

Explanation :
Seismologists say only earthquakes measuring greater than 7.0 on the Richter scale can produce a major tsunami. The friction between two slow-moving plates of the Earth's crust creates vast amounts of seismic energy which is released in the form of an earthquake.

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24) Which statement best describes an igneous intrusion?

(A) Igneous intrusion for when ice crystals splash into lava
(B) Magma is injected into surrounding rock forming an igneous intrusive
(C) Magma is exported to an open area and forms iron
(D) Magma explodes to the surface and forms a smooth outer layer of rock
Correct Answer - Option (B)

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25) Which is a common first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm?

(A) Too hot
(B) Heavy wind
(C) A buildup of dark clouds
(D) Lightning
Correct Answer - Option (C)

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27) To prevent damage from lightning, lightning conductors are used on tall structures. The lightning conductor

(A) Should be made of a good conductor but can be of any shape
(B) Should be in the form of a vertical rod
(C) Can be of any shape
(D) Should be made of a good conductor like copper with sharp-pointed edges
Correct Answer - Option (D)

Explanation :
To prevent damage from lightning, lightning conductors are used on tall structures. The lightning conductor should be made of a good conductor like copper with sharp-pointed edges.

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28) The number of waves per second in a sound is called ________ of that sound.

(A) Velocity
(B) Frequency
(C) Displacement
(D) Acceleration
Correct Answer - Option (B)

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