Lesson 28- Agricultural Waste

What is the process in which chemical decomposition of biomass takes place in the presence of controlled amounts of oxygen, producing a gas?

• Recycling

• Biogas production

• Pyrolysis

• Gasification

Which of the following is a source of agricultural waste mentioned in the text?

• Plastic bottles

• Aluminum cans

• Glass jars

• Rice husk

What is the main cause of floods in rivers according to the text?

• Deforestation

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

• Industrial pollution

Which region is more prone to cyclones globally?

• North West Pacific

• South America

• North America

• Europe

What is the term used for a meteorological phenomena of intense depressions forming over the open oceans and moving towards the land on the shore?

• Tornado

• Blizzard

• Cyclone

• Hurricane

What is the main focus of 'Post Disaster Management'?

• Research

• Prediction

• Recovery

• Prevention

Which of the following is a mitigation measure for landslides mentioned in the text?

• Erosion control measures

• Deforestation

• Increased construction activity

• Overloading weak slopes

What is the primary reason for a landslide according to the text?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tornadoes

• Heavy rainfall

• Earthquakes

What is the term used for a wave disturbance that rapidly displaces a large mass of water?

• Tidal wave

• Riptide

• Whirlpool

• Tsunami

Which region is more infested with earthquakes according to the text?

• Australia

• Antarctica

• Africa

• Indian subcontinent