General Knowledge - World Geography
Exercise :: World Geography - Section 2
7. |
The meridian passing through London is called the |
A. |
equator | B. |
Tropic of Cancer | C. |
Prime Meridian of 0º Meridian | D. |
Tropic of Capricorn |
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
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8. |
The most recent era of the geological time scale is |
A. |
Mesozoic | B. |
cenozoic | C. |
Triassic | D. |
paleocene |
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
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9. |
The low heating capacity of which of the types of coal reduces its value as an industrial fuel? |
A. |
Anthracite | B. |
Bituminous coal | C. |
Lignite | D. |
Peat |
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
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10. |
The most important factor that is affecting all the chemical weathering processes is |
A. |
vegetation | B. |
topography | C. |
climate | D. |
None of the above |
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
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11. |
The longest river in the Common wealth of independent states is the |
A. |
Irtysh river | B. |
Ob river | C. |
Yenisei river | D. |
Volga river |
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
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12. |
The monsoon climatic regions are |
A. |
South-east Asia including Australia, Africa, America | B. |
Europe and South America | C. |
Asia, Africa and Antarctica | D. |
None of the above |
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
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