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901.

The depth that John Trefry generally reaches is

A. 2.4 m
B. 24 m
C. 2.4 km
D. 24 km
Answer» D. 24 km
902.

A box measuring 1m from each side can fit about

A. 1 liter
B. 10 liters
C. 100 liters
D. 1000 liters
Answer» E.
903.

The scientific study of sea is known as

A. Oceanology
B. Aquatology
C. Oceanography
D. Aquagraphy
Answer» D. Aquagraphy
904.

Less deaths in 1992 hurricane in Florida had two reasons. Those reasons are

A. weather forecasting and hurricane tracking
B. climate forecasting and tracking
C. climate changes and broadcasting
D. hurricane forecasting and weather tracking
Answer» B. climate forecasting and tracking
905.

Models can be

A. changed
B. expanded
C. thought
D. shrinked
Answer» B. expanded
906.

1 °C is equal to

A. 1K
B. 273K
C. 274K
D. 2K
Answer» D. 2K
907.

1cm3 is equal to

A. 1x10-9m3
B. 1x10-6m3
C. 1x103m3
D. 1x106m3
Answer» C. 1x103m3
908.

The average number of tornadoes that hit the land of United States per annum is

A. 650
B. 750
C. 780
D. 810
Answer» D. 810
909.

The study of how humans react with the environment is known as

A. physical science
B. biological science
C. environmental science
D. chemical science
Answer» D. chemical science
910.

The most common cylindrical projection is called

A. Mercator Projection
B. Gauss Projection
C. Gall Stereographic Projection
D. Miller Projection
Answer» B. Gauss Projection
911.

A model that shows accurate sizes and shapes of continents and oceans in relation to one another is known as a

A. map
B. atlas
C. globe
D. laser projection
Answer» D. laser projection
912.

GPS was invented in

A. 1970s
B. 1980s
C. 1990s
D. 1960s
Answer» B. 1980s
913.

Major highways are marked with

A. red color
B. brown color
C. black color
D. white and bold color
Answer» B. brown color
914.

GIS stands for

A. Global Image System
B. Global Intermediate System
C. Geographic Image System
D. Geographic Information System
Answer» E.
915.

Imaginary lines drawn parallel to the equator are known as lines of

A. perpendicular
B. latitude
C. longitude
D. horizon
Answer» C. longitude
916.

The Earth is

A. Cube
B. Cuboid
C. Oval
D. Spherical
Answer» E.
917.

All lines of longitude meet at the

A. equator
B. tropic
C. poles
D. latitude
Answer» D. latitude
918.

The two common reference points on Earth are

A. Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
B. Tropic of Cancer and Equator
C. North Pole and Equator
D. North Pole and South Pole
Answer» E.
919.

A globe is too small to show roads and rivers, so another source is used i.e.

A. maps
B. laser projects
C. mathematical models
D. conceptual models
Answer» B. laser projects
920.

Smallest GPS unit is the one

A. in cars
B. you can wear on wrist
C. in the airplanes
D. in the boats
Answer» C. in the airplanes
921.

The distance north or south of the equator is also known as the

A. perpendicular
B. latitude
C. longitude
D. horizon
Answer» C. longitude
922.

The four directions north, south, east and west are known as

A. Cordial direction
B. Cardinal directions
C. Quadratic directions
D. Quadrant directions
Answer» C. Quadratic directions
923.

Earths' magnetic poles are not aligned with the

A. equator
B. axis
C. tropics
D. electric poles
Answer» C. tropics
924.

Contour lines are the key to explaining size and shape of landforms on a

A. globe
B. cylindrical map
C. conic map
D. topographic map
Answer» E.
925.

GPS was invented by U.S Department of

A. Finance
B. Defense
C. Space
D. Aviation
Answer» C. Space
926.

Changes due to which accuracy of information is disturbed are known as

A. irritations
B. disturbance
C. confusions
D. distortions
Answer» E.
927.

Scientists use globes and maps to study Earth's

A. core
B. mantle
C. crust
D. surface
Answer» E.
928.

Lines that connect points of equal elevation are known as

A. Contour Lines
B. Lines of latitude
C. Lines of longitude
D. Lines of meridian
Answer» B. Lines of latitude
929.

A tool that uses waves of energy to map Earth's surface is known as

A. Radar
B. Radio
C. Satellite
D. Aerial Station
Answer» B. Radio
930.

The grid system can be used to find locations east and west of

A. 180° meridian
B. prime meridian
C. equator
D. axis
Answer» C. equator
931.

An imaginary line that runs through the Earth is known as its

A. Equator
B. Tropic
C. Axis
D. Orbit
Answer» D. Orbit
932.

Flat areas have

A. small relief
B. large relief
C. variable relief
D. none
Answer» B. large relief
933.

The source that gives us accurate image of Earth is

A. a telescope
B. a satellite
C. a space probe
D. a space shuttle
Answer» C. a space probe
934.

East lines of longitude are found east of

A. 180° meridian
B. prime meridian
C. post meridian
D. anti meridian
Answer» C. post meridian
935.

To form intrusive igneous rocks with coarse-grained texture, magma cools

A. quickly
B. slowly
C. rapidly
D. under pressure
Answer» C. rapidly
936.

The process of coal formation takes

A. a decade
B. millions of years
C. not more than hundred years
D. not more than thousand years
Answer» C. not more than hundred years
937.

Large amount of lava can flow over the surface and cover a large area. When lava covers that area after cooling, that area is known as

A. lava coverage
B. magmanian plate
C. lava plate
D. lava plateau
Answer» E.
938.

Other than limestone, another organic sedimentary rock is

A. cement
B. concrete
C. coal
D. crater
Answer» D. crater
939.

The increases pressure and temperature over the rock causes it to

A. solidify
B. deform
C. expand
D. shrink
Answer» C. expand
940.

Coral are tiny organisms but they live in huge colonies known as

A. Reefs
B. Dens
C. Dikes
D. Shores
Answer» B. Dens
941.

The most noticeable feature of sedimentary rock is its layers. These layers are also known as

A. Stomata
B. Strata
C. Sparta
D. Stock
Answer» C. Sparta
942.

Lava erupts from fissures under the ocean to

A. form rocks on ocean bed
B. to fill the space created due to tension
C. to prevent ocean plates from bending
D. cool down and form intrusive rocks
Answer» C. to prevent ocean plates from bending
943.

Regional metamorphism occurs deep under Earth's

A. core
B. mantle
C. atmosphere
D. crust
Answer» E.
944.

Nonfoliated metamorphic rocks are generally made up of

A. hundreds of minerals
B. thousands of minerals
C. one or only a few minerals
D. all minerals present in the crust
Answer» D. all minerals present in the crust
945.

Most metamorphic depths take place at the depth greater than

A. 1 km
B. 2 km
C. 5 km
D. 10 km
Answer» C. 5 km
946.

The huge pressure can cause grains to

A. align themselves
B. expand themselves
C. shrink themselves
D. break themselves
Answer» B. expand themselves
947.

As one rock type is changed to another type, several variables alter rock's

A. shape only
B. streak
C. color
D. identity
Answer» E.
948.

Sedimentary rocks sometimes record the movement of wind, water, oceans and rivers in the form known as

A. Water ripples
B. Water marks
C. Ripple marks
D. Directive ripples
Answer» D. Directive ripples
949.

The range of the temperature at which metamorphism generally occurs is

A. 10 °C to 1000 °C
B. 20 °C to 2000 °C
C. 50 °C to 500 °C
D. 50 °C to 1000 °C
Answer» E.
950.

The form of water like rain or snow when contains a very high amount of acids is regarded as

A. acidification
B. acid shock
C. ventilation
D. acid precipitation
Answer» E.