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 approximate depth of the Mariana Trench or the Pacific Ocean is
    A)11030 m
    B)5530 m
    C)7530 m
    D)13030 m
    Answer: 11030 m
  • Q. Dolomite is a/an
    A)Igneous rock
    B)Sedimentary rock
    C)Plutonic rock
    D)Metamorphic rock
    Answer: Sedimentary rock
  • Q. The Vindhyan system of rocks is important for the production of
    A)Bauxite and mica
    B)Precious stones and building materials
    C)Iron ore and manganese
    D)Copper and uranium
    Answer: Precious stones and building materials
  • Q. The evergreen trees are those which remain green through out the year. This is because
    A)Their leaves fall in small numbers at intervals
    B)Their leaves do not fall at all
    C)Of the effect of the climatic conditions in which they have evolved
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Their leaves fall in small numbers at intervals
  • Q. Which of the following union territory of India has four districts but the border of its district do not meet with other district?
    A)Dadra and Nagar Haveli
    B)Chandigarh
    C)Puducherry
    D)Andaman and Nicobar islands
    Answer: Puducherry
  • Q. Mount Kilimanjaro is in
    A)Chile
    B)Alaska
    C)Argentina
    D)Tanzania
    Answer: Tanzania
  • Q. Which among the following is the smallest state area wise?
    A)Meghalaya
    B)Nagaland
    C)Mizoram
    D)Manipur
    Answer: Nagaland
  • Q. The north flowing rivers of Siberia are not of much use for navigation mainly because
    A)They flow through uninhabited areas
    B)They are too shallow in the dry season
    C)The lower courses remain frozen for many months
    D)They lack navigation facilities to ensure safety
    Answer: The lower courses remain frozen for many months
  • Q. A layer in the Earth’s atmosphere called Ionosphere facilitates radio communication. Why? 1. The presence of ozone causes the reflection of radio waves to Earth. 2. Radio waves have a very long wavelength. Which of the statements given above is fare correct?
    A)Both 1and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Neither 1 nor 2
  • Q. The route is connecting Western Europe, Africa and Australia by way of the Cape of Good Hope.
    A)North Pacific route
    B)Panama route
    C)Cape route
    D)South Atlantic route
    Answer: Cape route
  • Q. The mean thickness of oceanic crust and continental crust is around:
    A)5 kilometer and 30 kilometer respectively.
    B)5 kilometer and 15 kilometer respectively.
    C)10 kilometer and 30 kilometer respectively.
    D)18 kilometer and 40 kilometer respectively.
    Answer: 5 kilometer and 30 kilometer respectively.
  • 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. Which of the following are Tropical Grasslands ? I. Campos II. Pampas III. Savanna IV. Steppes
    A)II and III
    B)I and IV
    C)I and III
    D)I and III
    Answer: I and III
  • Q. Continents have drifted apart because of ________
    A)Folding and faulting of rocks
    B)Volcanic eruptions
    C)Tectonic activities
    D)All of the above
    Answer: Tectonic activities
  • Q. Fjords abound the coast of
    A)Norway
    B)Sweden
    C)France
    D)Germany
    Answer: Norway
  • Q. To a space traveller on moon, the lunar sky during day time appears ________
    A)Black
    B)White
    C)Blue
    D)Red
    Answer: Black
  • Q. Why does Russia have many local time differences?
    A)Because of its long east-west stretches
    B)Because it keeps trade relations with many countries of the world
    C)Because it experiences a wide range of climatic conditions
    D)Because it is divided into a number of states on political grounds
    Answer: Because of its long east-west stretches
  • Q. The distance between Earth and Sun is maximum on?
    A)22 December
    B)21 June
    C)3 January
    D)4 July
    Answer: 4 July
  • Q. A river erodes by
    A)Attrition
    B)Hydraulic action
    C)Corrosion
    D)All the above
    Answer: All the above
  • Q. Fogs formed along, the sea-coast are due to ________
    A)Convection
    B)Advection
    C)Radiaton
    D)Conduction
    Answer: Advection

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