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

The 'eye' of the cyclone has ______.

  1. abnormally high temperature and lowest pressure

  2. abnormally low temperature and pressure

  3. clear sky and lowest temperature

  4. dense cloud cover and low pressure
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The eye of a tropical cyclone is a region of calm weather characterized by extremely low atmospheric pressure and abnormally high temperatures due to sinking air warming compressively.

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

Which one of the following conditions does not favour the formation of a tropical cyclone?

  1. Temperature above $27°$C

  2. Significant vertical wind difference

  3. High humidity levels

  4. Divergence in the upper atmosphere
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Tropical cyclones require low vertical wind shear to develop. High vertical wind shear disrupts the storm's structure and prevents the vertical alignment necessary for intensification.

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

The highest hydro-power potential in the African Continent is in ______.

  1. North-Western Africa

  2. North-Eastern Africa

  3. Equatorial Africa

  4. Southern Africa
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Equatorial Africa, particularly the Congo Basin, possesses the highest hydro-power potential due to high rainfall and the presence of large river systems like the Congo River.

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

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

  1. Australia is situated in the Southern and Western Hemisphere

  2. Australia is the smallest of all continents

  3. About 94% of Australian surface is below 600m

  4. Australia was part of ancient landmass, Gondwanaland
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Australia is situated in the Southern and Eastern Hemisphere, not the Western Hemisphere. The other statements are geographically accurate.

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

South-East Asia has captivated the attention of global community over space and time as a geostrategically significant region. Which among the following is the most convincing explanation for this global perspective?

  1. It was the hot theatre during the Second World War

  2. Its location is between the Asian powers of China and India

  3. It was the arena of superpower confrontation during the Cold War period

  4. Its location is between the Pacific and Indian oceans and its pre-eminent maritime character
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

South-East Asia's strategic importance is primarily due to its location as a maritime crossroads between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, controlling vital shipping lanes.

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

Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to the Chilean Earthquake (February 2010)?
(1) Scientists estimated that the Earth's axis of rotation had moved by 3 inches due to the earthquakes.
(2) Santa Maria island off the coast near Concepcion, Chile second largest city, may have been raised by 2m.
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
C Correct answer
Explanation

Major earthquakes like the 2010 Chilean earthquake release immense energy that can subtly shift Earth's mass distribution, altering its axis of rotation, and can cause significant coastal uplift, raising islands by meters.