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Multiple choice geography life in tropical and subtropical regions life in the ganga - brahmaputra basin drainage system in brazil human environment interactions - the tropical and the subtropical region

The rainfall which is experienced by the Amazone river basin every afternoon is called the ______.

  1. 3 o'clock rainfall

  2. 4 o'clock rainfall

  3. 5 o'clock rainfall

  4. 6 o'clock rainfall
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Convectional rainfall is common in the hot and wet tropical rain forests of central Africa, Amazon basin of South America and the islands of south-east Asia. In the late afternoon, the clouds burst into a heavy downpour, often accompanied by thunder and lighting. It usually occurs at about 4 pm, so convectional rain is called 'four o'clock rain' and occurs daily in the equatorial regions.

Multiple choice geography plate tectonics lithosphere and asthenosphere rocks and rock cycle rocks and rock types

Igneous rocks that have the lowest content of silica are known as______

  1. felsic rocks

  2. porphyry

  3. mafic rocks

  4. ultramafic rocks
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ultramafic rocks are the igneous rocks that have the lowest content of silica.


Felsic rocks- rich in feldspar and silicon (igneous rock).

Porphyry- igneous rock having feldspar & quartz crystals.
Mafic rocks- igneous rocks rich in magnesium and iron.

Thus the answer is Ultramafic rocks.

Multiple choice geography plate tectonics lithosphere and asthenosphere rocks and rock cycle rocks and rock types

The volcanoes which are not active now but have the possibility of eruption in the future are known as ______________.

  1. Composite volcanoes

  2. Dormant volcanoes

  3. Extinct volcanoes

  4. Extrusive volcanoes
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Dormant volcanoes are those that are not currently erupting but have erupted in the past and are expected to erupt again in the future.

Multiple choice geography natural and man-made disaster disasters - case studies man made disaster tsunami and floods

What should be done in gas leakage situation?

  1. Observe the wind direction and run into its opposite direction

  2. Inform fire brigade and police

  3. Park the vehicles in such a way that they do not obstruct the vehicles of rescue operations

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In the event of a gas leak, all listed safety measures (moving against the wind, informing authorities, and keeping paths clear for emergency vehicles) are standard safety protocols.

Multiple choice geography natural and man-made disaster disasters - case studies man made disaster tsunami and floods

Which of the following are safety remedies for viral diseases?

  1. Be vigilant about infection

  2. Take the anti- disease vaccines

  3. Arrange a special separate ward for patient's treatment

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Safety remedies for viral diseases include vigilance, vaccination, and proper isolation of patients to prevent community spread.