World & Physical Geography MCQs
World Geography Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Quiz for State and UPSC Civil Services Examinations. Objective Questions on Physical Geography and World Geography for competitive examinations.
21. What are the loose, broken rock layers resulting from weathering called?
[A] Pebbles
[B] Ash
[C] Regolith
[D] Sand
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Correct Answer: C [Regolith]
Notes:
Regolith is the loose and broken rock layers resulting from weathering. Regolith covers most of the earth.
22. What are triangular shaped deposits of water transported material called?
[A] Tors
[B] Alluvial fan
[C] Moraine
[D] Drumlin
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Correct Answer: B [Alluvial fan]
Notes:
Alluvial fans are triangular shaped water transported material. It is also referred to as alluvium. They are unconsolidated sedimentary deposits more common in arid and semi arid areas.
23. Which among the following statements is correct about Guyot?
[A] It is an isolated flat-topped underwater volcano mountain.
[B] It is an linear volcanic vent through which lava erupts
[C] It is a hot spring characterised by intermittent discharge
[D] It is the molten lava contained in a volcanic crater
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Correct Answer: A [It is an isolated flat-topped underwater volcano mountain.]
Notes:
Guyot is an isolated flat-topped underwater volcano mountain. They are also known as tablemount. They were first recognised by Harry Hess in 1945.
24. In which among the following countries is the river island Mosqueiro situated?
[A] Brazil
[B] Germany
[C] Sweden
[D] India
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Correct Answer: A [Brazil]
Notes:
The river island Mosqueiro is located on the south bank of river Para in the Brazilian state of Para.
25. The “Yungas Road”, nicknamed as the Road of Death, is located in which country?
[A] Paraguay
[B] Brazil
[C] Columbia
[D] Bolivia
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Correct Answer: D [Bolivia]
Notes:
The Yungas Road is a 60 kilometres long road connecting La Paz and Yungas region of Bolivia. It is one of the major tourist attraction. This road is famous for mountain biking. It is nicknamed as the “Road of Fate” or the “Road of Death”. This road has cross markings to caution drivers of danger.
26. Which desert is geographically related to Botswana?
[A] Sahara Desert
[B] Namib Desert
[C] Kalahari Desert
[D] Danakil Desert
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Correct Answer: C [Kalahari Desert]
Notes:
The Kalahari Desert is a large desert that covers much of Botswana and parts of Namibia and South Africa. Up to 70% of the territory of Botswana is covered by the Kalahari Desert. It is the second largest desert in Africa after the Sahara Desert.
27. In which nation “Mount Nyamuragira”, active shield volcano, is located?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Ethiopia
[C] Democratic Republic of Congo
[D] Argentina
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Correct Answer: C [Democratic Republic of Congo]
Notes:
Mount Nyamuragira is an active shield volcano located in the Virunga Mountains of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is situated north of Lake Kivu. The recent eruptions occurred in 2010 and 2011. During its eruptions, it releases a large portion of the sulphur dioxide into the atmosphere which leads to ash and air pollution.
28. In which nation “Mount Velebit” is located?
[A] Colombia
[B] Canada
[C] Croatia
[D] Chile
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Correct Answer: C [Croatia]
Notes:
Mount Velebit is the largest mountain range of Croatia. It forms a part of the Dinaric Alps and is located along the coast of the Adriatic Sea. It houses Velebit Mountain Biosphere Reserve; Northern Velebit National Park; Paklenica National Park; Cerovacka Pecine Caves and Lukina Jama Pits.
29. What is form of precipitation where rainwater passing through colder layers, have several concentric layers of ice, one over the another?
[A] Sleet
[B] Mist
[C] Snowfall
[D] Hail
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Correct Answer: D [Hail]
Notes:
Drops of rains after being released by the clouds become solidified into small rounded stone pieces of ice, this is known as hailstones.
They are formed by rainwater passing through colder layers and hence have several concentric layers of ice, one over the another.
30. Which among the following statements is not correct about Stratus clouds?
[A] These clouds are stratified or layered clouds cover big portions of the sky
[B] The presence of stratus clouds means chilly, overcast day
[C] They are usually formed due to the mixing of air masses with various temperatures or due to loss of heat
[D] The colour of these clouds is usually black or grey
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Correct Answer: D [The colour of these clouds is usually black or grey]
Notes:Stratus clouds are horizontal.
They are stratified or layered clouds cover big portions of the sky.
These clouds are usually formed due to the mixing of air masses with various temperatures or due to loss of heat.
The presence of stratus clouds means chilly, overcast day.
Nimbus clouds are usually black or dark grey.
