GeneralGeography PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY 17 by admin March 5, 2021 March 5, 2021 0% 0 PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY 17 PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY 1 / 25 Which one of the following is the greatest circle ? Equator Tropic of Capricorn Arctic Circle Tropic of Cancer 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425 2 / 25 Which one of the following is igneous rock ? Marble Granite Limestone Slate 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425 3 / 25 Shale is metamorphosed into which of the following rocks? Graphite Gneiss Marble Slate 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425 4 / 25 Which one of the following types of erosion is responsible for the formation of Chambal Ravines? Gully Splash Rill Sheet 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425 5 / 25 Where are the hot deserts generally found ? In the middle of the Continents Nearer the Equator On the western margins of the Tropics On the eastern margins of the Tropics 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425 6 / 25 Metamorphic rocks originate from— igneous rocks None of these both igneous and sedimentary rocks sedimentary rocks 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425 7 / 25 The term ‘epicentre’ is associated with— earthquake earth’s interior folding faulting 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425 8 / 25 Extensive deserts occur in the western tropical regions of continents because : cold ocean currents flow along the western coasts. of the effect of both the offshore easterly trade winds and cold ocean currents. the rate of evaporation is greater along the western margin areas. of easterly trade winds. 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425 9 / 25 Which one of the following types of erosion is responsible for the formation of Chambal Ravines ? Sheet Splash Gully Rill 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425 10 / 25 Marble is the metamorphosed form of Sandstone Shale Limestone Basalt 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425 11 / 25 Why are winters more severe in Southern Hemisphere than in Northern Hemisphere? Southern Hemisphere is less inhabited Northern Hemisphere receives more sunlight Because of more iceberg activity in Southern Hemisphere Earth is titled towards the sun in the Northern Hemisphere 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425 12 / 25 Mushroom Rocks are the typical land forms seen in Mountain tops Deserts River Valleys Coastal areas 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425 13 / 25 The highest mountain peak of the Himalayas is situated in— India Nepal Tibet China 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425 14 / 25 Basaltic lava is found in the Himalayas Indo-Gangetic Plain North-Eastern Hills Deccan Trap 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425 15 / 25 The Earth rotates on its axis at an inclination of 20° 21 1/2° 23 1/2° 22 1/2° 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425 16 / 25 The west to east extension of the Himalayas is from Rakaposhi to Lohit river K2 to Chomoihari Nanga Parbat to Namcha Barwa Indus gorge to Dihang gorge 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425 17 / 25 Most of the devastating earthquakes are usually caused by Volcanic eruption Collision of earth plates Eustatic movement Isostatic adjustment 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425 18 / 25 The tropical grassland is called Llanas Veld Pampas Savanah 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425 19 / 25 Hanging Valley is formed due to the action of River Ocean Glacier Wind 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425 20 / 25 The topography of plateau is ideal for cultivation forestry mining generation of hydro power 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425 21 / 25 Consider the following geological phenomena :I. Development of a fault II. Movement along a faultIII. Impact produced by a volcanic eruption IV. Folding of rocksWhich of the above causes earthquakes ? I, II and III I, III and IV II and IV I to IV 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425 22 / 25 The deposits of the ancient Tethys Sea were folded to form the : Andes Himalayas Rockies Alps 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425 23 / 25 Dolomite is a/an Plutonic rock Sedimentary rock Metamorphic rock Igneous rock 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425 24 / 25 A geyser is a spring which throws water and steam at regular intervals throws only steam throws water intermittently throws water continuously 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425 25 / 25 How many minutes for each degree of longitude does the local time of any place vary from theGreenwich time ? Six minutes Two minutes Eight minutes Four minutes 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425 Your score is Post Views: 36 GeographyPhysical Geographyquiz 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestTelegramEmail Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Please enter an answer in digits:4 × five = * By using this form you agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website.