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World Geographical Records

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World geographical records encompass the extremes of physical geography, including the largest lakes, islands, oceans, and trenches. These factual questions test knowledge of global superlatives and major geographical features. This topic is a staple in general studies sections of UPSC, state PSC, and SSC exams.

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World Geographical Records Questions

Multiple choice

What is the name of the deep, narrow valley that runs along the axis of the mid-ocean ridge?

  1. Continental shelf

  2. Continental slope

  3. Abyssal plain

  4. Rift valley
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The rift valley is the deep, narrow valley that runs along the axis of the mid-ocean ridge. It is formed by the spreading of the ocean floor and is the site of new ocean crust formation.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the deepest part of the ocean?

  1. Challenger Deep

  2. Mariana Trench

  3. Puerto Rico Trench

  4. Philippine Trench
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Challenger Deep is the deepest part of the ocean. It is located in the Mariana Trench in the western Pacific Ocean and is approximately 11,000 meters deep.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the underwater canyon that cuts through the continental shelf and slope?

  1. Submarine canyon

  2. Continental shelf

  3. Abyssal plain

  4. Mid-ocean ridge
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A submarine canyon is an underwater canyon that cuts through the continental shelf and slope. It is typically formed by the erosion of the continental shelf and slope by turbidity currents.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the underwater mountain that rises from the ocean floor but does not reach the surface?

  1. Seamount

  2. Guyot

  3. Abyssal hill

  4. Mid-ocean ridge
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A seamount is an underwater mountain that rises from the ocean floor but does not reach the surface. It is typically formed by volcanic activity.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the flat-topped underwater mountain that is formed by the erosion of a seamount?

  1. Seamount

  2. Guyot

  3. Abyssal hill

  4. Mid-ocean ridge
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A guyot is a flat-topped underwater mountain that is formed by the erosion of a seamount. It is typically found in the Pacific Ocean.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the small, hill-like feature that covers the abyssal plain?

  1. Seamount

  2. Guyot

  3. Abyssal hill

  4. Mid-ocean ridge
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

An abyssal hill is a small, hill-like feature that covers the abyssal plain. It is typically formed by volcanic activity.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the large, flat-topped underwater plateau that is formed by the accumulation of sediments?

  1. Seamount

  2. Guyot

  3. Abyssal plain

  4. Continental rise
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A continental rise is a large, flat-topped underwater plateau that is formed by the accumulation of sediments. It is typically found at the base of the continental slope.

Multiple choice

Which hiking trail follows the Continental Divide, the boundary between the Atlantic and Pacific watersheds, from Canada to Mexico?

  1. Appalachian Trail

  2. Pacific Crest Trail

  3. Continental Divide Trail

  4. John Muir Trail
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Continental Divide Trail is a 3,100-mile hiking trail that follows the Continental Divide from Canada to Mexico. It is the longest hiking trail in the United States.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the hiking trail that follows the coastline of Maine?

  1. Appalachian Trail

  2. Pacific Crest Trail

  3. Continental Divide Trail

  4. Downeast Trail
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Downeast Trail is a 1,400-mile hiking trail that follows the coastline of Maine. It is known for its rugged beauty and challenging terrain.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the hiking trail that follows the coastline of Oregon?

  1. Appalachian Trail

  2. Pacific Crest Trail

  3. Continental Divide Trail

  4. Oregon Coast Trail
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Oregon Coast Trail is a 382-mile hiking trail that follows the coastline of Oregon. It is known for its rugged beauty and challenging terrain.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the hiking trail that follows the coastline of Washington?

  1. Appalachian Trail

  2. Pacific Crest Trail

  3. Continental Divide Trail

  4. Washington Coast Trail
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Washington Coast Trail is a 3,000-mile hiking trail that follows the coastline of Washington. It is known for its rugged beauty and challenging terrain.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the hiking trail that follows the coastline of Alaska?

  1. Appalachian Trail

  2. Pacific Crest Trail

  3. Continental Divide Trail

  4. Alaska Coastal Trail
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Alaska Coastal Trail is a 1,200-mile hiking trail that follows the coastline of Alaska. It is known for its rugged beauty and challenging terrain.

Multiple choice

INCOIS operates a network of ocean observing systems called:

  1. Ocean Observation System (OOS)

  2. Indian Ocean Observing System (IOOS)

  3. National Ocean Observing System (NOOS)

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

INCOIS operates the Indian Ocean Observing System (IOOS), which consists of various platforms and sensors for collecting oceanographic data.

Multiple choice

INCOIS has developed a system called:

  1. Ocean Observation System (OOS)

  2. Indian Ocean Observing System (IOOS)

  3. National Ocean Observing System (NOOS)

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

INCOIS has developed the Indian Ocean Observing System (IOOS), which is a network of observing platforms and sensors for collecting oceanographic data.

Multiple choice

INCOIS operates a network of ocean observing systems called:

  1. Ocean Observation System (OOS)

  2. Indian Ocean Observing System (IOOS)

  3. National Ocean Observing System (NOOS)

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

INCOIS operates the Indian Ocean Observing System (IOOS), which consists of various platforms and sensors for collecting oceanographic data.