Q. The transverse, longitudinal and surface waves in an earthquake originate from ________

Answer

Correct Answer : The focus within the body of the earth

Q. The trees of spruce, fir, pine, etc are found in which of the following natural regions of the Earth?

Answer

Correct Answer : Taiga Type

Q. The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through

Answer

Correct Answer : Pakistan

Q. The Tropic of Cancer passes through the States of: 1. Gujarat 2. Jharkhand 3. Assam 4. Mizoram

Answer

Correct Answer : 1, 2 and 4

Q. The Tropic of Cancer which passes through India is ________ to/of the equator.

Answer

Correct Answer : To the North

Q. The tropical cyclones – Hurricanes and Typhoons – develop and mature ________

Answer

Correct Answer : Anywhere in the tropical zone

Q. The tropical deciduous trees shed their leaves in summer because

Answer

Correct Answer : It prevents loss of moisture through transpiration