World & Physical Geography MCQs

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The Karakum desert is a desert in Central Asia. It covers 70% of the area of Turkmenistan. It covers an area of 350,000 square kilometres.

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The force exerted on the surface by the column of air above it is called atmospheric pressure or air pressure. It is measured by means of an instrument called barometer.

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Gulf of Nicoya is a gulf facing the Pacific Ocean which separates the Nicoya Peninsula from the mainland of Costa Rica. It houses islands such as Chira Island and Island San Lucas. Nicoya is one of the five “Blue Zones” of the world. This gulf lies adjacent to several nature reserves and wildlife parks.

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The Koeppen climate classification system recognizes five major climatic types and each type is designated by a capital letter- A, B, C, D, E, and H.
The capital letters S and W are employed to designate the two subdivisions of dry climate:
S – Semi arid or Steppe
W – arid or desert
Capital letters T and F are used to designate the two subdivisions of polar climate:
tundra – T
icecap – F

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According to Koeppen’s climate classification system, the Mountain areas of Uttarakhand are characterised by Et (Tundra) of climate. The average temperature varies from 0 to 10°C.

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Reef is an organic deposit made by living or dead organisms that forms a mound or rocky elevation like a ridge. are a characteristic feature of the Pacific Ocean where they are associated with seamounts and guyots. The largest reef in the world is found off the Queensland coast of Australia.

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Continental shells and slopes are majorly covered with terrigenous deposits while the deep sea floor is dominated by pelagic deposits. Terrigenous deposits, made up of coarser materials, are sourced from continents via weathering and erosion, subsequently being transported to the oceans by varying methods. Conversely, pelagic deposits — consisting mainly of fine-grained sediments — amass more in deep-sea regions due to the distance from land.

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A lagoon refers to a comparatively wide band of water that lies between the shore and the main area of reef development, and contains at least some deep portions.

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A Tribe can be defined as an aggregate of people linked together by means of social ties, a common language and the recognition of a common cultural heritage.
Fox are the tribal people in US inhabiting the region to the south of the Great Lakes.

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Human settlements can be permanent or seasonal/temporary. They can be rural or urban.
The settlements in which houses are constructed in a rectangular shape – Rectangular Pattern.
Such kind of settlements is found in plain areas or in wide inter-montane valley.