Factors responsible for the rapid spread of bread mould on slices of bread are

Moisture is an important factor for the growth of hyphae. Moistened bread slice offers both moisture and nutrients to the bread mould, hence it grows profusely. Dry slice of bread offers nutrients but...

Transpirational pull is responsible for the ascent of water in the xylem. This ascent of water is dependent on the following physical factors: Cohesion – Mutual attraction between water molecules Surface tension...

During the storage of grains, various biotic factors such as insects, rodents, mites, fungi, bacteria, etc. and various abiotic factors such as inappropriate moisture, temperature, lack of sunlight, etc. are...

 Small size atom and ion,   High ionization enthalpy   Absence of d-orbital in its Valence shell. 

(i) All the plants and animals in an area are interdependent on each other. The plants and animals; along with their physical environment make the ecosystem.  (ii) Relief (Land and soil)...

Transpirational pull is responsible for the ascent of water in the xylem. This ascent of water is dependent on the following physical factors: • Cohesion – Mutual attraction between water molecules •...

Which are the two main climatic factors responsible for soil formation? Answer: Temperature and rainfall Write any two reasons for land degradation today. Answer: Increasing population and large scale deforestation Why is land considered an important...

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(i) The spread of the ideas of romantic nationalism in the Balkans together with the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire made this region very explosive. (ii) The Balkan area became an...

Factors responsible for indentured labour migration from India : (i) In the mid-19th century, cottage industries declined, land rents rose, lands were cleared for mines and plantations. This affected poor people because...