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

Statement I: There is a large-scale fluctuation of oil flow from oil wells prior to earthquakes.
Statement II: Tectonic stress accumulates to a certain level, the pore pressure within a deep oil bearing stratum reaches its breaking strength causing oil to sprout along the oil wells.

  1. Both statements are true and statement II is correct explanation of statement I

  2. Both the statements are true, but Statement I is not the correct explanation of Statement II

  3. Statement I is true, but Statement II is false

  4. Statement I is false, but Statement II is true
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Both statements are scientifically observed phenomena. Tectonic stress changes can indeed affect pore pressure in deep strata, leading to fluctuations in oil flow from wells, which is sometimes used as a precursor indicator for earthquakes.

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

Ocean basin has been divided into number of types. Abyssal plain is one of them. Choose correct statement.
1. It lies immediately after continental slope.
2. They are among flattest, smoothest surface on Earth.
3. It covers more than 50% of Earth's surface.

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 1 and 3

  3. 2 and 3

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Abyssal plains are vast, flat, and smooth areas of the ocean floor. They are found between the continental rise and the mid-ocean ridges and cover a significant portion of the Earth's surface (roughly 40-50%).

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

Which one among the following is not a cause of generation of ocean currents?

  1. Planetary winds

  2. Variation in ocean water temperature

  3. Revolution of the earth

  4. Shape and configuration of the coastlines
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ocean currents are primarily driven by planetary winds, temperature/salinity differences (thermohaline circulation), and the Coriolis effect. The Earth's revolution around the Sun does not directly generate ocean currents.

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

Pelagic zone is one of the most important division of ocean with respect to commercial exploitation. Choose correct statement:
1. Any water in sea or lake is neither close to bottom nor near the shore can be said to be in pelagic zone.
2. Pelagic life decreases with increasing depth.
3. Demersal zone lies between benthic and pelagic zone.

  1. Only 1

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 3

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Multiple choice landforms of the earth and internal forces general physical geography general knowledge

Which one among the following is responsible for the expansion of water in the ocean?

  1. Carbon dioxide

  2. Nitrogen dioxide

  3. Carbon monoxide

  4. Sulphur dioxide
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The expansion of water in the ocean (thermal expansion) is a major contributor to sea-level rise. This is driven by global warming, which is primarily caused by the increase of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

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

This item consists of two statements I and II.
Statement I : The Kuroshio is a warm North-flowing ocean current on the West side of the North Pacific Ocean. 
Statement II : Presence of a number of volcanoes at the bottom of the sea of Japan is responsible for the Kuroshio becoming warm.


Examine these two statements carefully and select the answer to the item using the code given below.

  1. Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.

  2. Both the statements are individually true, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.

  3. Statement I is true, but Statement II is false.

  4. Statement I is false, but Statement II is true.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Multiple choice landforms of the earth and internal forces general physical geography general knowledge

Which one among the following sequences of water bodies, from lower to higher salinity concentration, is correct?

  1. Gulf of California-Baltic Sea-Red Sea-Arctic Sea

  2. Baltic Sea-Arctic, Sea-Gulf of California-Red Sea

  3. Red Sea-Gulf of California-Arctic Sea-Baltic Sea

  4. Arctic Sea-Gulf of California-Baltic Sea-Red Sea
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Baltic Sea has very low salinity due to freshwater influx. The Arctic Sea also has relatively low salinity. The Gulf of California has higher salinity due to high evaporation, and the Red Sea is one of the most saline bodies of water in the world.

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

The time it takes for the crests (or troughs) of two successive waves to pass a given point is known as the _________.

  1. wave period

  2. wave celerity

  3. wave form

  4. wave height
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The wave period is defined as the time it takes for two successive wave crests or troughs to pass a fixed point. Wave celerity refers to the speed of the wave, and wave height is the vertical distance between crest and trough.

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

Which one of the following statements is not correct about the Indian ocean?

  1. It can be considered as only half an ocean.

  2. Linear deeps are almost absent.

  3. The average depth of the Indian ocean is 4000 m.

  4. The floor of the Indian ocean has much more irregularities in comparison to the other two, Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Ocean floor is generally considered less irregular compared to the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, which contain extensive mid-ocean ridge systems and deep-sea trench networks. The other statements are generally accepted geographical facts about the Indian Ocean.