World Geography MCQs

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Q211.
The periodic rise and fall of the sea level on the earth, gives rise to tides. This is related to

a.

the position of the moon with reference to the earth and the gravitational pull exerted mainly by the moon and partly by the sun

b.

infrared rays from the sun

c.

ultraviolet rays from the sun

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (a).the position of the moon with reference to the earth and the gravitational pull exerted mainly by the moon and partly by the sun
Q212.
The planets that are called superior planets are

a.

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars and Jupiter

b.

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto

c.

Mercury, Pluto, Venus, Neptune and Earth

d.

Earth, Uranus, Mars, Saturn and Jupiter

Discuss
Answer: (b).Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto
Q213.
The phenomenon associated with collision and subduction of the planet is

a.

volcanoes

b.

island arcs

c.

earthquakes

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the above
Q214.
The products of ____ are a major source of sediments for erosion and ____

a.

weathering, deposition

b.

deposition, weathering

c.

rocks, weathering

d.

rocks, deposition

Discuss
Answer: (a).weathering, deposition
Q215.
The polar regions of earth cannot support forest growth because

a.

the growing season is short in these areas

b.

the ground is often frozen or snow or ice covered

c.

the rainfall is very low

d.

All of these factors.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of these factors.
Q216.
The part of the earth and thin layer of air above its surface, which support life on earth, are referred to as

a.

stratosphere

b.

ionosphere

c.

biosphere

d.

mesosphere

Discuss
Answer: (c).biosphere
Q217.
The ridges of the waves are where the jet stream of waves closes to the

a.

poles

b.

equator

c.

prime meridian

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (a).poles
Q218.
The rate at change of temperature is called

a.

temperature difference

b.

temperature gradient

c.

isotherm

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (b).temperature gradient
Q219.
The rate of infiltration normally declines rapidly during the early part of rainstorm event and reaches a constant value after several hours of rainfall. The factors responsible for this phenomenon are the

I. filling of fine soil pores with water, which reduces capillary forces
II. moistened soil, clay particles to swell and reduce the size of pores
III. raindrop impact breaking up with soil clumps, splashing fine particles into pores

a.

I, II

b.

I, III

c.

II, III

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the above
Q220.
The process where the particle moves from the surface to the medium in quick, continuous, repeated cycles is called

a.

saltation

b.

suspension

c.

traction

d.

solution

Discuss
Answer: (a).saltation
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