General Knowledge - World Geography
Exercise :: World Geography - Section 3
| 67. |
The points in the ecliptic farthest north and south of the celestial equator are called |
| A. |
summer and winter solstices | | B. |
autumnal and vernal equinox | | C. |
north celestial pole and south celestial pole | | D. |
None of the above |
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
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| 68. |
Which of the following is concerned with the description and mapping of the main features of the universe? |
| A. |
Cosmography | | B. |
Cosmology | | C. |
Geomorphology | | D. |
None of these |
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
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| 69. |
The process that creates the deep oceanic trenches is called |
| A. |
plate tectonics | | B. |
sea floor spreading | | C. |
continental drift | | D. |
isostasy |
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
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| 70. |
The rainfall in the peninsular interior averages about |
| A. |
650 mm a year | | B. |
750 mm a year | | C. |
850 mm a year | | D. |
550 mm a year |
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
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| 71. |
The Palaeozoic era contains ____ time periods. |
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
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| 72. |
The northern portion of the western coastal plain is called |
| A. |
Konkan plain | | B. |
Malabar coast | | C. |
Coromendel coast | | D. |
None of the above |
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
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