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Multiple choice landforms of the earth and internal forces general physical geography general knowledge

Which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. Cold fronts move at slower rate than warm fronts and therefore cannot overtake the warm fronts.

  2. Cold fronts normally move faster than warm fronts and therefore frequently overtake the warm fronts.

  3. Cold fronts move at slower rate and eventually they are overtaken by the warm fronts.

  4. Cold fronts move faster than warm fronts but they cannot overtake the warm fronts.
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C Correct answer
Multiple choice landforms of the earth and internal forces general physical geography general knowledge

What are Rogue waves?

  1. Waves that do not move horizontally but remain stationary

  2. Wave of unusually large size for the prevailing wind condition

  3. Waves produced due to the combination of low air pressure and onshore winds

  4. Waves produced due to the combination of high air pressure and offshore winds
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rogue waves are unusually large, spontaneous surface waves that occur in the open ocean and are a significant threat even to large ships, often appearing out of nowhere.

Multiple choice landforms of the earth and internal forces general physical geography general knowledge

Which one among the following is not correct regarding Tsunami?

  1. Tsunamis have a very long wavelength

  2. Tsunamis have a slight swell of about twelve inches above the normal sea surface

  3. Tsunamis grow in height when they reach shallower water

  4. Tides also play an important role in the generation of Tsunamis
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Tsunamis are generated by seismic activity (earthquakes), volcanic eruptions, or underwater landslides, not by tidal forces.

Multiple choice landforms of the earth and internal forces general physical geography general knowledge

Consider the following statements:
1. Ocean currents are the slow surface movement of water in the same.
2. Ocean currents, assist in maintaining the Earth's heat balance.
3. Ocean currents are set in motion primarily by prevailing winds.
4. Ocean currents are affected by the configuration of the ocean.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 2, 3 and 4

  3. 1,3 and 4

  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect because ocean currents are not just slow surface movements; they can be deep and fast. Statements 2, 3, and 4 are correct regarding heat balance, wind influence, and coastal configuration.

Multiple choice landforms of the earth and internal forces general physical geography general knowledge

The ocean relief is generally ____________.

  1. more diverse than that of the continents

  2. more uniform than that of the continents

  3. showing minor variations only

  4. not much of a significance
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The ocean floor contains vast mountain ranges, deep trenches, and expansive plains that are far more varied and rugged than the topography found on land.

Multiple choice landforms of the earth and internal forces general physical geography general knowledge

Which of the following statements are true?
1. The direction of Canary current is North to South. 
2. The direction of Benguela current is South to North.
3. The direction of North Atlantic drift is West to East.
4. The direction of Californian current is North to South.
Choose the right answer from the options given below.

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 1, 2 and 3

  3. 2, 3 and 4

  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

All listed currents follow the directions provided: Canary (N to S), Benguela (S to N), North Atlantic Drift (W to E), and California (N to S).

Multiple choice landforms of the earth and internal forces general physical geography general knowledge

Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?

  1. Geographical Feature: Abyssinian Plateau: Region: Arabia

  2. Geographical Feature: Atlas Mountains; Region: North-Western Africa

  3. Geographical Feature: Guiana Highlands; Region: South-Western Africa

  4. Geographical Feature: Okavango Basin : Region: Patagonia
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Atlas Mountains are located in North-Western Africa. The other options are geographically incorrect (e.g., Abyssinian Plateau is in Ethiopia/East Africa, Guiana Highlands are in South America).