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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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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).

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

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
(1) The Earth is nearest to the Sun at Perihelion, which generally occurs on January 3.
(2) The Earth is farthest away from the Sun at Perihelion, which generally occurs on July 4.
(3) The Earth is farthest away from the Sun at Aphelion, which generally occurs ion July 4.
(4) The Earth is nearest to the Sun at Aphelion, which generally occurs on January 3.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. Only 1

  2. 2 and 4

  3. 1 and 3

  4. 1 and 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Perihelion (closest to Sun) occurs around January 3, and Aphelion (farthest from Sun) occurs around July 4. Statements 1 and 3 are correct.

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

The Earth without rotational movement would result into ________.
(1) no Sun-rise and Sun-set
(2) no occurrence of day and night cycle
(3) only one reason
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. Only 1

  2. 1 and 2

  3. 2 and 3

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

Without rotation, the Earth would not experience a day-night cycle, sunrise or sunset would cease to occur as we know them, and the planet would be tidally locked or have extremely long days/nights, effectively resulting in only one 'reason' or season-like state.

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 earthquake 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 inside the Earth is the focus (or hypocenter), not the epicenter (which is on the surface). Homoseismal lines join places affected at the same time.

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

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List I(City) List II(Earthquake Zone)
(A) Kolkata (1) Zone V
(B) Guwahati (2) Zone IV
(C) Delhi (3) Zone III
(D) Chennai (4) Zone II

  1. A-3; B-2; C-1; D-4

  2. A-3; B-1; C-2; D-4

  3. A-4; B-1; C-2; D-3

  4. A-4; B-2; C-1; D-3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kolkata is in Zone IV, Guwahati is in Zone V, Delhi is in Zone IV, and Chennai is in Zone II. Matching these gives A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4.

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

Surface waves in earthquake are considered more disastrous. Pick correct statements regarding it.
(1) S-waves are shear waves.
(2) S-waves can travel only through solids.
(3) S-waves are slower than P-waves.
(4) Speed is typically around 60% of that of P-waves.

  1. Only 1

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1, 2 and 3

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

All statements are correct: S-waves are shear waves, travel only through solids, are slower than P-waves, and have a speed roughly 60% of P-waves.