Prelims 2019 • Paper 1 (GS) • Q.34

Prelims 2019Paper 1 (GS) • Q.34
PrelimsPaper 1 (GS)2019 • Q.34
General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization

Which of the following statements are correct about the deposits of 'methane hydrate'?

1
Global warming might trigger the release of methane gas from these deposits.
2
Large deposits of 'methane hydrate' are found in Arctic Tundra and under the seafloor.
3
Methane in atmosphere oxidizes to carbon dioxide after a decade or two.
2019 PrelimsPaper 1 (GS)

Syllabus Connection

General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization. (Prelims)

NCERT Connection

Ch.4: Climate

Geography • Class 11Class 11 Indian Physical

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