Explore topic-wise MCQs in Geography.

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201.

What happens to tropical soils when the rain forest is cleared?

A. The soil improves to the extent that soluble nutrients are no longer depleted by the trees
B. There is little effect on the soil because of its depth of
C. Clearing interrupts the critical nutrient cycle and leads to soil leaching
D. The soils stabilise and become excellent for grain
Answer» D. The soils stabilise and become excellent for grain
202.

Mediterranean climate prevails in

A. Central Chile
B. Northern Chile
C. Peru
D. Argentina
Answer» B. Northern Chile
203.

What are the five main indicators of global climate change of our planet?

A. Sea level, rising temperature, rain, nitrogen and Arctic ocean ice
B. Antarctica ice, oxygen, rain, drought and sealevel
C. Arctic ocean ice, carbon dioxide, globaltemperature, sea level, surface ice
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
204.

The average annual temperature is 19°C. An average annual rainfall of about 120 cm is distributed throughout the year, Late summer and autumn are the dreaded seasons of hurricanes and typhoons. These are the climatic conditions of ________$

A. China type
B. Sudan type
C. Tropical desert type
D. Taiga type
Answer» B. Sudan type
205.

Of the following countries, the one which has predominantly the Mediterranean Climate is ________

A. USA
B. Italy
C. Chile
D. Australia
Answer» C. Chile
206.

The Mediterranean region is known for heavy rain

A. In spring season
B. In autumn
C. In winter
D. In summer
Answer» D. In summer
207.

How can the classification of climate based region be done

A. Distance from Equator
B. Height
C. Rain
D. Distance from sea
Answer» B. Height
208.

Monsoon wind is different from planetary winds because it

A. Always brings rain
B. Blows in tropical regions
C. Crosses the Equator
D. Is seasonal
Answer» E.
209.

A type of rainfall which occurs when wind rises up along a hill or mountain barrier is called ________

A. Anti-cyclonic
B. Convectional
C. Cyclonic
D. Orographic
Answer» E.
210.

Which of the following winds are hot dust laden and blow from Sahara desert towards Mediterranean Region?

A. Sirocco
B. Loo
C. Foehn
D. Mistral
Answer» B. Loo
211.

Tropical rain forests appear in which or the following regions?

A. Australia, New Zealand and Fiji Islands
B. North and South of the Congo Basin
C. Central America and Guinea Coast
D. South America and South Africa
Answer» C. Central America and Guinea Coast
212.

A geographic region has the following distinct characteristics: 1. Warm and dry climate2. Mild and wet winter3. Evergreen oak treesThe above features are the distinct characteristics of which one of the following regions?

A. Mediterranean
B. Eastern China
C. Central Asia
D. Atlantic coast of North America
Answer» B. Eastern China
213.

Which country falls in all three natural regions : Hot desert, Mediterranean and Cool temperate type of climate?

A. Chile
B. Israel
C. Lebanon
D. None of these
Answer» B. Israel
214.

Which one of the following regions has Mediterranean type of climate?

A. Cape Town region of South Africa
B. Great Plains of North America
C. North-Eastern Australia
D. Southern Algeria
Answer» B. Great Plains of North America
215.

Contours' are lines connecting places having ________

A. Equal temperature
B. Equal pressure
C. Equal rainfall
D. Equal height
Answer» E.
216.

Chemical weathering includes ________

A. Oxidation, reduction and exfoliation
B. Carbonation, oxidation and exfoliation
C. Exfoliation, solution and reduction
D. Solution, oxidation and reduction
Answer» E.
217.

Although the equatorial regions have the highest annual average temperatures, the salinity in the oceans is highest near the tropics because:1. equatorial areas receive heavy rainfall2. salinity is not affected by temperature3. equatorial oceans experience a lot of turbulenees4. high relative humidity in equatorial areas checks evaporation

A. 1, 2 and 4
B. 1 and 3
C. 1, 3 and 4
D. 1 and 4
Answer» B. 1 and 3
218.

Consider the following statements: 1. Rainfall in the doldrums is of convectional nature.2. Convectional rainfall is highly localized and is associated with minimum cloudiness.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. Both 1 and 2
C. 2 only
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. Both 1 and 2
219.

Which of the following statements is/are not true?1. Chemical weathering is most common in limestone rocks2. Chemical weathering is most active in wet regions with higher temperature3. Rain action is a form of chemical weathering4. Exfoliation is a process of chemical weathering

A. 1 and 4
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 2
D. 4
Answer» E.
220.

For short-term climatic perdictions, which one of the following events is associated with occasional weak monsoon rains in the Indian sub-continent?

A. La Nina
B. Movement of Jet Streams
C. El Nino and Southern Oscillations
D. Greenhouse effect on global level
Answer» D. Greenhouse effect on global level
221.

The country that has the greatest length of the day during summer is ________

A. Australia
B. Mexico
C. Nigeria
D. Norway
Answer» E.
222.

In USA, which one of the following regions Receives heavy rainfall throughout the year under the influence of Wester lies?

A. North-western
B. North-eastern
C. South-western
D. South-eastern
Answer» B. North-eastern
223.

Which of the following is a tropical monsoon crop?

A. Wheat
B. Rice
C. Cotton
D. Maize
Answer» B. Rice
224.

The tropical deciduous trees shed their leaves in summer because

A. Of the heat of the summer
B. The rainfall is inadequate
C. It prevents loss of moisture through transpiration
D. Deciduous trees shed leaves
Answer» D. Deciduous trees shed leaves
225.

Although hot deserts have a very low annual rainfall, occasional heavy rain storms do occur and these sometimes produce steep-sided, flat-floored valleys called ________

A. Gorges
B. Wadi
C. Canyons
D. Barchans
Answer» C. Canyons
226.

Scanty rainfall of less than 50 cm per annum is received by ________

A. The coastal areas in the warm temperate zone
B. The eastern parts of the temperate lands
C. The areas of high latitudes
D. The areas of equatorial regions
Answer» D. The areas of equatorial regions
227.

The mediterranean region specialises in fruit culture because ________

A. Hill slopes are best suited for cultivation of trees
B. Hill slopes are not favourable for food grain cultivation
C. The long dry summer favour drying and packing of fruits for export.
D. There is a demand of dry fruits
Answer» D. There is a demand of dry fruits
228.

The climate of a place is decided by ________

A. Proximity to the sea
B. Altitude
C. Latitude
D. All the above
Answer» E.
229.

The factors which determine the climate of a place are:1. Soil2. Latitude3. Altitude4. Vegetation

A. 2 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 3 and 4 only
Answer» D. 3 and 4 only
230.

Shallow-rooted trees are associated with ________

A. Savanna climate
B. Temperate climate
C. Tropical climate
D. Equatorial climate
Answer» E.
231.

In which of the following countries, has maximum damage to the forest been caused by acid rain?

A. Spain
B. Netherlands
C. Poland
D. Italy
Answer» D. Italy
232.

Which type of climate is known for the maximum diurnal range of temperature?

A. Mediterranean
B. Equatorial
C. Hot desert
D. Cold desert
Answer» D. Cold desert
233.

The Symmetrical patterns in a natural region are of

A. Climate and Vegetation
B. Climate and Industry
C. Soil and Water-drainage
D. Economic Base and Species
Answer» B. Climate and Industry
234.

The Taiga belt lies between ________

A. Mediterranean climate and Tundra
B. Monsoon climate and Tundra
C. Temperate grasslands and Tundra
D. Tibet type climate and Tundra
Answer» D. Tibet type climate and Tundra
235.

Which of the following has maximum diurnal temperature difference?

A. Desert
B. Mountains
C. Plateau
D. Ocean
Answer» B. Mountains
236.

Summers in Western Europe are warmer than those in Eastern Europe because of ________

A. The influence of the warm ocean current
B. The influence of bright sunshine
C. The lower mountains terrain
D. Peninsular nature of the continent
Answer» B. The influence of bright sunshine
237.

What is the percentage cover of tropical rain forest in the world?

A. 0.02
B. 0.07
C. 0.1
D. 0.15
Answer» B. 0.07
238.

Which one among the following is not an important factor of climate of an area?

A. Latitude
B. Longitude
C. Altitude
D. Distance from the sea
Answer» C. Altitude
239.

Climate change resulting in the rise of temperature may benefit which of the countries/regions?

A. South Africa
B. East Indies islands comprising of Java, Sumatra and Borneo
C. The western coasts of South America
D. Russia and Northern Europe
Answer» E.
240.

The lowest winter temperature in the northern hemisphere is of ________

A. Ottawa
B. Mexico city
C. Moscow
D. Verkhoyansk
Answer» E.
241.

The removal of rock, layer by layer due to weathering is called ________

A. Block disintegration
B. Dellation
C. Exfoliation
D. Granular disintegration
Answer» D. Granular disintegration
242.

High mean temperature, high relative humidity and heavy rainfall (well distributed all over the year) are the characteristic features of the ________

A. Monsoon region
B. Mediterranean region
C. Equatorial region
D. Savanna region
Answer» D. Savanna region
243.

Which one of the following characteristics is NOT found in the Mediterranean climate?

A. Temperatures range from 21°C in summer to 10°C or below in the winter
B. Off-shore trade winds blow in the summer
C. On-shore westerly winds blow in the winter bringing cyclonic rain
D. The annual rainfall ranges from 1500 mm to 2000 mm
Answer» C. On-shore westerly winds blow in the winter bringing cyclonic rain
244.

Summer rains in Australia broadly decreases from

A. East to west
B. West to east
C. North to south
D. South to north
Answer» D. South to north