Geography Hydrosphere

Q. “Tsunami” is the name given to which of the following?

A
Tidal Waves
B
Earthquake
C
Cyclone
D
Undersea Waves

Correct Answer

Tidal Waves

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. The River Cauvery rises on the western edge of:
    A)Satpuda Hills
    B)Aravali
    C)The Western Ghats
    D)The Eastern Ghats
    Answer: The Western Ghats
  • Q. Frontal rain is caused by ________
    A)Cyclonic activity
    B)Convection currents
    C)Winds from sea
    D)Condensation of water evaporated from mountains
    Answer: Cyclonic activity
  • Q. Which city is called the ‘City of Perpetual Spring’?
    A)Lisbon
    B)Colombo
    C)Quito
    D)Berlin
    Answer: Quito
  • Q. Collective Farm of Ukraine is also known as
    A)Ryckay Eezik
    B)Kolkhoz
    C)Dom
    D)Sovkhoz
    Answer: Kolkhoz
  • Q. The first marine sanctuary in India, having within its bounds coral reefs, mollusca, dolphins, tortoises and various kinds of sea birds, has been established in
    A)Gulf of Kachchh
    B)Sundarbans
    C)Chilka Lake
    D)Lakshadweep
    Answer: Chilka Lake
  • Q. The ________ mountains crossing the Great Plains and the ________ Sea further south separate Europe from Asia.
    A)Carpathian, Mediterranean
    B)Caucasus, Black
    C)Ural, Caspian
    D)Balkan, Sea of Azov
    Answer: Ural, Caspian
  • Q. Which of the following are factors that effect the movement of ocean currents? I. Earth’s gravity II. Atmospheric pressure III. Winds IV. Salinity of the water V. Seasonal Variations
    A)III, IV and V
    B)I, III and IV
    C)I, II and V
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. The country that has the greatest length of the day during summer is ________
    A)Nigeria
    B)Australia
    C)Mexico
    D)Norway
    Answer: Norway
  • Q. When the Earth is at the maximum distance from the Sun, it is called
    A)Equinox
    B)Aphelion
    C)Perihelion
    D)Sidereal
    Answer: Aphelion
  • Q. Shallow-rooted trees are associated with ________
    A)Tropical climate
    B)Savanna climate
    C)Temperate climate
    D)Equatorial climate
    Answer: Equatorial climate
  • Q. The surface temperature of the Sun is measured
    A)18000°C
    B)6000°C
    C)12000°C
    D)24000°C
    Answer: 6000°C
  • Q. The Red soils develop a reddish colour due to ________
    A)Tropical monsoonal climate
    B)Deforestation and over-grazing
    C)The presence of potash and magnesia
    D)A wide diffusion of iron in ancient crystalline and metamorphic rocks
    Answer: A wide diffusion of iron in ancient crystalline and metamorphic rocks
  • Q. The largest area under plantation in India is in
    A)Tamil Nadu
    B)Kerala
    C)Karnataka
    D)Assam
    Answer: Assam
  • Q. Hyderabad (in Telangana) is located on the bank:
    A)Mahanadi
    B)Luni River
    C)Gandak River
    D)Musi River
    Answer: Musi River
  • Q. Which of the following is grown in the cold climate of Kashmir?
    A)Saffron
    B)Coconut
    C)Palm
    D)Jute
    Answer: Saffron
  • Q. The permanent tilt of the earth’s axis and the revolution of the earth in its orbit together cause: I. deflection of winds and ocean currents II. differences in time between places on different meridians III. varying length of day and night at different times of the year IV. changes in the altitude of the mid-day sun at different times of the year
    A)III and IV
    B)II, III and IV
    C)I and IV
    D)I, II and III
    Answer: III and IV
  • Q. Which of the statement(s) given below is/are correct? 1. The continental shelves of Lakshadweep are originated due to coral reefs. 2. The continental shelves of western coast are due to faulting and submergence.
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. The largest delta of the World is
    A)Ganga Delta
    B)Nippon Delta
    C)Sicily Delta
    D)Caspian Delta
    Answer: Ganga Delta
  • Q. Which part of India receives rainfall from both the South-West and North-West monsoons?
    A)Lakshadweep Islands
    B)Tamilnadu
    C)Odisha
    D)Andaman and Nicobar Islands
    Answer: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  • Q. The major oil producing area in U.S.A. is ________
    A)Ohio-Indiana belt
    B)Texas-Louisiana belt
    C)California-Colorado belt
    D)Appalachian region
    Answer: Texas-Louisiana belt

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