world geography mcq questions and answers for competitive exams

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91.
Within the transporting medium, transport can occur by

a
suspension
b
solution and traction
c
solution
d
All of the above

92.
The process of particle detach ment by moving glacial ice is called

a
plucking
b
abrasion
c
scouring
d
None of the above

93.
The process where the particle moves from the surface to the medium in quick, continuous, repeated cycles is called

a
saltation
b
suspension
c
traction
d
solution

94.
The process of weathering results into

a
the complete loss of particular atoms or the compounds from the weathered surface
b
the addition of specific atoms or compounds to the weathered surface
c
a breakdown of one mass in to two or more masses, with no chemical change in the mineral or rock
d
All of the above

95.
The polar diameter is to the equatorial diameter.

a
more
b
equal
c
less
d
they cannot be compared

96.
The latitude 'AA' on the map represents the

a
Tropic of Cancer
b
Tropic of Capricorn
c
Equator
d
None of the above

97.
The smallest annual temperature range occurs in the

a
equatorial tropical climate zone
b
subtropical climate zone
c
temperate climate zone
d
polar climate zone

98.
The major countries of Middle East are

a
Iran, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait
b
UAE, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen
c
Israel, Turkey, Cyprus, Afghanistan
d
All of the above.

99.
The longest ship canal in the world is the

a
St. Laurence Seaway (USA and Canada)
b
Suez canal, Egypt
c
Kiel canal, Germany
d
Panama canal, Central America

100.
The layer of the earth, immediately below the crust, is called

a
outer core
b
inner core
c
inner mantle
d
outer mantle

101.
The number of major ports in India is

a
13
b
12
c
14
d
10

102.
The last major glacial period began about 2,000,000 years before present and is commonly known as

a
Pleistocene or ice age
b
Paleocene or ice age
c
Pliocene or ice age
d
Holocene or ice age

103.
Which of the following countries is famous for its Coral Reefs?

a
Indonesia
b
Chile
c
Australia
d
Mangolia

104.
Jet streams are

a
high velocity winds at high altitudes
b
high velocity winds in central part of India
c
high velocity winds in the Southern Hemisphere
d
high velocity winds in desert areas

105.
The largest city in Latin America is

a
Mexico city
b
Caracas
c
Rio-de-Janeiro
d
Buenos Aires

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