Geography Lithosphere

Q. “Terra Rossa” is a Latin word which means?

A
Lateritic Region
B
Warm Region
C
Red Landscape
D
Region Nearer to Poles

Correct Answer

Red Landscape

More Questions on Geography

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    C)Copper
    D)Mica
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    B)I, II and III
    C)I and II
    D)III and IV
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    B)Chambal
    C)Yamuna
    D)Periyar
    Answer: Son
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    A)Cauvery
    B)Tapi
    C)Godavari
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    B)Pampas
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  • Q. Kullu valley is located among which of the following mountain ranges?
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    B)Ladakh and Pir Panjal
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  • Q. Unlike other parts of the Indian Coast, fishing industry has not developed along the Saurashtra coast because
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    C)of overwhelming dependence on agriculture and animal husbandary
    D)of industrial development leading to widespread pollution of coastal area
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    B)Ghana
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    B)It is a rain shadow area
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    B)Economy that solely depends upon animals
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