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

Which of the following statements is wrong?

  1. The mountains are colder than the plains

  2. There is more rain in the regions nearer to the Equator

  3. The seasonal contrasts in temperature between the summer and the winter are greater o the continents than on the oceans

  4. Vegetation in the mountains is the same at all heights
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Vegetation in mountains varies significantly with altitude due to changes in temperature, rainfall, and soil conditions, meaning it is not the same at all heights.

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

Which of the following statements relating to earthquakes is/are correct?
(1) The point of origin of earthquake is called epicentre.
(2) The lines joining the places which were affected earthquakes at the same point of time are called homoseismal lines.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The point of origin of an earthquake is the focus (or hypocenter), not the epicenter (which is the point on the surface directly above). Homoseismal lines connect places that experience earthquake shocks at the same time.

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