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Multiple choice geography endogenetic movements endogenic process and creation of mountains major domains of the earth land and oceans study of continents - north america earth's movement and creation of landforms earthquake earthquakes

Which valley is formed as a result of tectonic forces?

  1. 'V' -shaped valley

  2. 'U' -shaped valle

  3. Hanging valley

  4. Rift valley
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A rift valley is a lowland region that forms where Earth's tectonic plates move apart, or rift. This is a direct result of tectonic forces, unlike V-shaped valleys (river erosion) or U-shaped valleys (glacial erosion).

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Water bodies that are smaller in size than ocean are called ________.

  1. Gulf

  2. Sea

  3. Bay

  4. Strait
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The words 'ocean' and 'sea' are often used to mean the same thing. However, a sea is a small area of an ocean, usually with land on several sides.

Multiple choice geography endogenetic movements endogenic process and creation of mountains major domains of the earth land and oceans study of continents - north america earth's movement and creation of landforms earthquake earthquakes

The seas which are completely surrounded by land, without any outlet into the ocean is called __________.

  1. marginal sea

  2. inland sea

  3. bay

  4. gulf
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Inland sea is a shallow sea that covers central areas of continents during periods of high sea level that result in marine transgression. The seas which are completely surrounded by land, without any outlet into the ocean is called inland sea.

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The Mediterranean sea is an extension of which of the following ocean?

  1. Indian ocean

  2. Atlantic ocean

  3. Pacific ocean

  4. Arctic ocean
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Mediterranean Sea is an extension of the Atlantic ocean. The Mediterranean Sea is connected to the Atlantic ocean, surrounded by the Mediterranean Basin and almost completely enclosed by land. The sea was an important route for merchants and travelers of ancient times, facilitating trade and cultural exchange between peoples of the region.

Multiple choice geography endogenetic movements endogenic process and creation of mountains major domains of the earth land and oceans study of continents - north america earth's movement and creation of landforms earthquake earthquakes

The seas which are extensions of ocean and are partially surrounded by land are called ___________.

  1. bay

  2. marginal sea

  3. inland sea

  4. lagoons
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Marginal seas are similar to open oceans with respect to being created by large scale geological processes, exhibiting biodiversity, and possessing layered water circulation patterns. The main difference between the two is related to depth and proximity to landmasses. The seas which are extensions of the ocean and are partially surrounded by land are known as marginal sea.

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Which is the deepest fresh water lake in the world?

  1. Lake Superior

  2. Lake Baikal

  3. Lake Victoria

  4. Lake Chilika
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Lake Baikal in southern Russia is the world's deepest lake. It is an estimated 5,387 ft deep and its bottom is approximately 3,893 ft below sea level. It is also the deepest freshwater lake in the world.

Multiple choice geography endogenetic movements endogenic process and creation of mountains major domains of the earth land and oceans study of continents - north america earth's movement and creation of landforms earthquake earthquakes

Curved indentation of a sea or a lake into the land, with a wide opening is called __________.

  1. Gulf

  2. Bay

  3. Strait

  4. Lagoon
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bay is a water body that is surrounded or demarcated by land. It is a water body that is surrounded by land on three sides. Bays can be an inlet in a lake or a larger water body. 

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Large inlet of a sea cutting deep into the land is called _________.

  1. Bay

  2. Gulf

  3. Lagoon

  4. Inland sea
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A gulf is a large inlet of a sea cutting deep into the landmass, typically narrower opening than a bay, though it is not observable in all geographical areas. Many important trading centers are located on gulfs. Gulfs are sometimes connected with oceans through narrow passages of water called as straits. 

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Where is lake Baikal situated?

  1. Canada

  2. Uganda

  3. Siberia

  4. Peru
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Lake Baikal is situated in Russia, located in southern Siberia, between Irkutsk Oblast to the northwest and the Buryat Republic to the southeast. It is the world's deepest freshwater lake.

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What term is used for a shallow body of salt water separated from the sea by a low sand bank or coral reef?

  1. Lake

  2. Gulf

  3. Lagoon

  4. Bay
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Lagoons is a term used for a shallow body of saltwater separated from the sea by a low dan bank or coral reef. Lagoons are commonly divided into coastal lagoons and atoll lagoons. Lagoons are the most common coastal features around many parts of the world.