Physical Geography of the World
Physical Geography of the World: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Climate, Weather and Vegetation, Southern (Antarctic) Ocean & Major Lakes of the World etc.
Important Questions on Physical Geography of the World
Which is the largest stretch of sandy desert in the World?

Which of the following latitude trade winds blow towards equator?

The largest hydroelectric dam Itaipu is located in which country?

Neap tides are

What does karst mean ??

Which of the following is associated with the study of the charecterstics, evolution and development of geological-forms?

Khamsin is____.

Which one of the following is not a sedimentary rock?

The barometric pressure at the base of a mountain is mm Hg and at the top mm Hg . If the average air density is kg/m3 the height of the mountain is approximately-

Which one of the following is the other term used for 'Focus' in relation with an earthquake ?

Match List with List and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:
Liar I (Cloud Form) | List II (Characteristic) | ||
. | Cirrus | . | Storm clouds |
. | Cumulus | . | High fog "Low Ceiling" |
. | Nimbostratus | . | Fair-weather clouds |
. | Stratus | . | Entirely of ice particles |
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Which of the following statements about inversion of temperature is/are correct ?
. Temperature increases with increasing altitude:
. A long winter night with clear skies is an ideal situation
. It is a short term phenomenon and is common all over the globe except at the poles
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which one of the following sedimentary rocks has not been formed mechanically ?

Which one of the following does not influence ocean currents?

Which of the following is the primary reason behind the lack of rain in Namibia?

Consider the following statements:
- Extrusive igneous rocks are formed by the magma that cools and solidifies within the Earth's crust.
- In intrusive rocks, hot magma from inside the Earth flows out into the Earth's surface as lava.
Which of the following statements is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the codes below:

Which of the following rocks are called primary rocks?

When the molten magma cools, it becomes solid. Rocks formed by this process are called _____.

If you are sitting on the beach facing the sea on a sunny afternoon, the local wind will be _____.

_____ is called 'the land of thousand lakes'.
