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

Australia lies between ______________.

  1. Atlantic Ocean and North Pacific Ocean

  2. Pacific Ocean and Arctic Ocean

  3. Indian Ocean and South Pacific Ocean

  4. Indian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
  • Australia is the sixth largest country after Russia, Canada, China, the USA, and Brazil. It is also known as the island continent.
  • It is located south of the equator and is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the west and Pacific Ocean in the east.
Multiple choice landforms of the earth and internal forces general physical geography general knowledge

Regarding Halocline, choose correct facts given below.
1. It relates to salinity change only.
2. Pycnoclines, in normally follows halocline.
3. It is a subtype of chemocline.

  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
Explanation

A halocline is a vertical zone in the ocean where salinity changes rapidly. It is a type of chemocline, and pycnoclines (density changes) are often driven by haloclines.

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

Thermohaline is a part of large scale ocean circulation around the earth. Choose correct statements:
1. It is driven by density gradient.
2. It includes both the processes of sinking and upwelling of waters.
3. State of circulation has large impact on climate of Earth.
4. It is sometimes called ocean conveyor belt or meridional overturning circulation.

  1. 1 and 4

  2. 1 and 3

  3. 1, 2 and 3

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

Thermohaline circulation is driven by density differences (temperature and salinity), involves deep-water formation and upwelling, and is crucial for global heat distribution.

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

Mountain building is a very slow process that take place through multiple ways. Choose which are included:
(1) Plate tectonics
(2) Folding and faulting
(3) Volcanic activity
(4) Igneous intrusion

  1. 1 and 4

  2. 1 and 2

  3. 1, 3 and 4

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

Mountain building, or orogeny, is a complex geological process. It involves plate tectonics, folding and faulting of rock layers, volcanic activity, and igneous intrusions, all of which contribute to the formation of mountain ranges.

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

Which of the following conditions is/are essential for tea cultivation?
1. Tropical and sub-tropical climate
2. Heavy rainfall ranging from 150 cm to 250 cm
3. Soil should contain good amount of lime
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 1 and 2 only

  3. 2 and 3 only

  4. 1 only
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Tea bush is a tropical and sub-tropical plant and thrives well in hot and humid climate. There is a very close relation
between climate, the yield and the quality of tea. The ideal temperature for its growth is 20°-30°C and temperatures above 35°C and
below 10°C are harmful for the bush.
 Temperature: 21°C to 29°C is ideal for the production of tea. High temperature is required in summer. The lowest temperature for
the growth of tea is 16°C.
 Rainfall: 150-250 cm of rainfall is required for tea cultivation.
 Soil: Tea shrubs require fertile mountain soil mixed with lime and iron. The soil should be rich in humus.
 Land: Tea cultivation needs well drained land. Stagnation of water is not good for tea plants. Heavy rainfall but no stagnancy of water, such mountain slopes are good for tea cultivation.