Geography Hydrosphere

Q. Which one among the following best explains the reason for the eastern and western boundaries of the Pacific Ocean experiencing frequent earthquake?

A
The currents of the vast Pacific Ocean continue to dash against the continental margins
B
There are deep ocean trenches along these margins
C
High mountain stretch along the continental margins adjacent to this ocean
D
These margins coincide with the plate margins

Correct Answer

These margins coincide with the plate margins

More Questions on Geography

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    A)Temperate grassland-cereals
    B)Tropical monsooon-rice
    C)Tundra-market gardening
    D)Cold Temperate-softwood
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    A)Huron
    B)Superior
    C)Michigan
    D)Erie
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    B)Are very hot throughout the year
    C)Have offshore winds throughout the year
    D)Lie in the belt of the doldrums
    Answer: Have offshore winds throughout the year
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    B)Nangal (Punjab)
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  • Q. The difference between the diameter of the Earth at the poles and at equator is
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    B)27 miles
    C)36 miles
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    C)Rice
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    C)Comets
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    C)The North - West Pacific Region
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    B)Gujarat
    C)Rajasthan
    D)Uttar Pradesh
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    A)Coast of Sea
    B)Ocean Currents
    C)Structure of Shall
    D)Depth of The Ocean
    Answer: Ocean Currents
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    D)Angola
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    B)the obstruction caused by the Aravalis to the rain-bearing wind that proceeds to the Ganga Valley
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    B)Relative Humidity
    C)Relative Density
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