World & Physical Geography MCQs

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Mayotte Islands are the overseas department and region of France located in the northern Mozambique Channel in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of south-east Africa, between northwestern Madagascar and northeastern Mozambique. Mayotte Islands forms part of the Comoros Archipelago. It is the poorest region in France, but more prosperous than other countries of the Mozambique channel.

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The Atlantic Ocean forms the coastline of the Shell Beach of Guyana. Shell Beach, located on the Atlantic coast of Guyana in the Barima-Waini Region, near the Venezuelan border, is a nesting site for four of the eight sea turtle species – the Green, Hawksbill turtle, Leatherback and the Olive Ridley. Shell Beach extends for approximately 120 km.

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Celaque National Park is a national park in western Honduras. It was established on 5 August 1987. It includes Honduras’ tallest peak, called Cerro Las Minas or Pico Celaque. The park is classified as a cloud forest with a mean precipitation of 1,600 mm at lower altitudes and a mean of 2,400 mm at higher altitudes. Celaque’s nine rivers supply water to 120 villages nearby. Celaque is high in biodiversity and is home to pumas, ocelots and Bolitoglossa celaque, an endangered plethodontid salamander found only in the mountains of Celaque.

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Tisza River was once also called “the most Hungarian river”. The Tisza is one of the main rivers of Central and Eastern Europe. Once, it was called “the most Hungarian river” because it flowed entirely within the Kingdom of Hungary. Today, it crosses several national borders. Ukraine, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and Serbia are the basin countries of this river.

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The Federated states of Micronesia is a country located in the western Pacific ocean and is a sub region of Oceania. It has a total area of about 702 sq. km.

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Cliffs, caves, arches, stacks are some of the landforms produced by wave erosion. Caves form where rock runs in bands horizontal to the direction of wave attack. There is a band of resistant rock closest to the sea and a band of less resistant rock inland. The waves seek out faults in the hard rock and erodes using the processes of abrasion/corrasion and hydraulic action through to the soft rock behind.

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Igneous rocks are formed through the cooling and solidification of magma (or lava). As hot, molten rock rises to the surface, it undergoes changes in temperature and pressure that cause it to cool, solidify, and crystallize. There are over 700 known types of igneous rock, the majority of which are formed beneath the surface of the Earth’s crust. However, some are also formed on the surface as a result of volcanic activity.

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The Red-crowned crane is the Official “National bird” of China. Also known as the Manchurian crane or Japa-nese crane, it is a large East Asian crane among the rarest cranes in the world. In some parts of its range, it is known as a symbol of luck, longevity, and fidelity.

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All listed rivers—Nile, Danube, Mekong, Rhine, and Niger—flow through more than two countries: Nile (11 countries), Danube (10), Mekong (6), Rhine (multiple), and Niger (10). Hence, the correct answer is five rivers. Each is transboundary, spanning several regions and serving as vital watercourses in their respective continents.

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Poland boasts diverse natural landscapes, among which the Tatra Mountains stand out. Located in the southern part of the country, they are part of the Carpathian mountain range and are known for their picturesque scenery, making them a popular destination for both tourists and outdoor enthusiasts.