Exercise : Geography - General Questions
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General Questions
91.
'Equinox' occurs when the Sun is vertically above the:
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
1. An equinox is a moment in time when the center of the visible Sun is directly above the Equator.
2. This happens twice a year: around March 21 (Vernal Equinox) and September 23 (Autumnal Equinox).
3. On these days, the duration of day and night is approximately equal everywhere on Earth.
4. This occurs because the Earth's axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the Sun.
2. This happens twice a year: around March 21 (Vernal Equinox) and September 23 (Autumnal Equinox).
3. On these days, the duration of day and night is approximately equal everywhere on Earth.
4. This occurs because the Earth's axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the Sun.
92.
Which is the largest desert in the world?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Explanation:
1. A desert is defined by its low level of precipitation (less than 250mm per year).
2. Based on this definition, Antarctica is the largest desert in the world because it receives very little snow or rain.
3. It is classified as a 'polar desert'.
4. The Sahara is the largest *hot* desert, but it is smaller than both the Antarctic and Arctic deserts.
2. Based on this definition, Antarctica is the largest desert in the world because it receives very little snow or rain.
3. It is classified as a 'polar desert'.
4. The Sahara is the largest *hot* desert, but it is smaller than both the Antarctic and Arctic deserts.
93.
The 'Panama Canal' connects:
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
1. The Panama Canal is an artificial waterway in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.
2. It cuts across the Isthmus of Panama.
3. Before its completion in 1914, ships had to travel around the southern tip of South America (Cape Horn), which was much longer and more dangerous.
4. The canal uses a system of locks to lift and lower ships between sea level and Gatun Lake.
2. It cuts across the Isthmus of Panama.
3. Before its completion in 1914, ships had to travel around the southern tip of South America (Cape Horn), which was much longer and more dangerous.
4. The canal uses a system of locks to lift and lower ships between sea level and Gatun Lake.
94.
Which planet has the highest number of moons?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
1. The number of known moons for giant planets changes as new, smaller moons are discovered by telescopes.
2. As of recent astronomical data, Saturn has the highest number of confirmed moons, exceeding 140.
3. Jupiter follows closely with 95 confirmed moons.
4. Most of these 'new' moons are very small and were found using advanced imaging techniques.
2. As of recent astronomical data, Saturn has the highest number of confirmed moons, exceeding 140.
3. Jupiter follows closely with 95 confirmed moons.
4. Most of these 'new' moons are very small and were found using advanced imaging techniques.
95.
The study of Soil is called:
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
1. Pedology is the branch of soil science that focuses on the formation, morphology, and classification of soils in their natural environment.
2. It is one of two main branches of soil science, the other being Edaphology (the study of soil's influence on living things).
3. Pedologists study how climate, organisms, relief, and parent material interact over time to create soil.
4. Mycology is the study of fungi, and Lithology is the study of rocks.
2. It is one of two main branches of soil science, the other being Edaphology (the study of soil's influence on living things).
3. Pedologists study how climate, organisms, relief, and parent material interact over time to create soil.
4. Mycology is the study of fungi, and Lithology is the study of rocks.
96.
'Doldrums' refer to:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
1. The 'Doldrums' is a nautical term for the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).
2. It is a belt of low pressure located near the equator where the trade winds from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres meet.
3. Because the air here is rising vertically due to intense heating, there is often very little horizontal wind.
4. Ships in the era of sail could often be stranded here for weeks due to the lack of wind.
2. It is a belt of low pressure located near the equator where the trade winds from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres meet.
3. Because the air here is rising vertically due to intense heating, there is often very little horizontal wind.
4. Ships in the era of sail could often be stranded here for weeks due to the lack of wind.
97.
The line joining places of equal atmospheric pressure is:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
1. An 'Isobar' is a line on a weather map that connects points of equal atmospheric pressure.
2. These lines are used by meteorologists to identify areas of high pressure ('Anticyclones') and low pressure ('Cyclones' or 'Depressions').
3. Closely spaced isobars indicate a steep pressure gradient and strong winds.
4. Isohyets are for rainfall, and Isotherms are for temperature.
2. These lines are used by meteorologists to identify areas of high pressure ('Anticyclones') and low pressure ('Cyclones' or 'Depressions').
3. Closely spaced isobars indicate a steep pressure gradient and strong winds.
4. Isohyets are for rainfall, and Isotherms are for temperature.
98.
Which is the largest Gulf in the world?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
1. A gulf is a portion of the ocean that penetrates land.
2. The Gulf of Mexico is the largest gulf in the world, covering about 1.5 million square kilometers.
3. It is bounded by the United States to the north, Mexico to the south and west, and Cuba to the southeast.
4. It is a major source of oil and gas and is known for its warm waters.
2. The Gulf of Mexico is the largest gulf in the world, covering about 1.5 million square kilometers.
3. It is bounded by the United States to the north, Mexico to the south and west, and Cuba to the southeast.
4. It is a major source of oil and gas and is known for its warm waters.
99.
'Aral Sea' is located between:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
1. The Aral Sea was once the fourth-largest lake in the world.
2. It is an endorheic (landlocked) basin located in Central Asia.
3. It lies between Kazakhstan to the north and Uzbekistan to the south.
4. Since the 1960s, it has shrunk to a fraction of its original size because the rivers that fed it (Amu Darya and Syr Darya) were diverted for Soviet irrigation projects.
2. It is an endorheic (landlocked) basin located in Central Asia.
3. It lies between Kazakhstan to the north and Uzbekistan to the south.
4. Since the 1960s, it has shrunk to a fraction of its original size because the rivers that fed it (Amu Darya and Syr Darya) were diverted for Soviet irrigation projects.