World geography

1. The group of minerals chemically containing hydrocarbons is

silicate group
organic group
oxide group
hydride group

Detailed SolutionThe group of minerals chemically containing hydrocarbons is

2. The phenomenon of an opening occurring in the earth’s surface through which a jet of hot water and steam is forces out at irregular intervals is called

crater
geyser
hot spring
volcano

Detailed SolutionThe phenomenon of an opening occurring in the earth’s surface through which a jet of hot water and steam is forces out at irregular intervals is called

3. Which country is known as the “Sugar Bowl” of the world?

Cuba
China
Australia
India

Detailed SolutionWhich country is known as the “Sugar Bowl” of the world?

4. The main factor determining a region’s climate is

longitude
latitude
temperature
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe main factor determining a region’s climate is

5. The last major glacial period began about 2,000,000 years before present and is commonly known as

Pleistocene or ice age
Paleocene or ice age
Pliocene or ice age
Holocene or ice age

Detailed SolutionThe last major glacial period began about 2,000,000 years before present and is commonly known as

6. The tropical cyclones with maximum sustained surface winds of 33 ms are called

tropical depressions
tropical storms
hurricane
None of the above

Detailed SolutionThe tropical cyclones with maximum sustained surface winds of 33 ms are called

7. The strongest bonds exist between the particles found within

metamorphic rocks
igneous rocks
sedimentary rock
all have similar strength of bonds

Detailed SolutionThe strongest bonds exist between the particles found within

8. The middle latitude extends between how many degrees?

231/2 North to 321/2 South
231/2 and 66 in both the hemispheres
66 North to 66 South
North pole and South pole

Detailed SolutionThe middle latitude extends between how many degrees?

9. The snow line of the Rocky Mountains of the USA is about

3 km above sea level
6 km above sea level
it is at the sea level
None of the above

Detailed SolutionThe snow line of the Rocky Mountains of the USA is about

10. The most salty sea in the world is

Red sea
Dead sea
Arabian sea
Mediterranean sea

Detailed SolutionThe most salty sea in the world is

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