Physical Geography of the World

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Physical Geography of the World: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Evolving Landforms, Paired River Terraces, Alluvial Fans, Aeolian Depositional Landforms, Formation of Pressure Belts, Convection Currents, General Circulation of the Atmosphere, El Nino Current, etc.

Important Questions on Physical Geography of the World

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Which is the largest stretch of sandy desert in the World?

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Which of the following latitude trade winds blow towards equator?

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The largest hydroelectric dam Itaipu is located in which country?

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What does karst mean ??

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

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Which one of the following is not a sedimentary rock?

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The barometric pressure at the base of a mountain is 750 mm Hg and at the top 600 mm Hg . If the average air density is 1 kg/m3 the height of the mountain is approximately-

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Which of the following positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon is/are suitable for Spring Tide?

1. SYZYGY Conjunction

2. SYZYGY Opposition

3. Quadrature

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Which one of the following is the lowermost/innermost intrusive igneous rock?

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In the soil-forming regime, which one of the following occurs in a region where evapotranspiration significantly exceeds precipitation?

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Which one of the following is not a cold current?

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Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Hypocentre is the point on the surface of the Earth, nearest to the focus.

2. Velocity of earthquake waves is higher in denser materials.

3. P Waves move faster and are the first to arrive at the surface of the Earth.

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Which one of the following is not an igneous rock?

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

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Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

Liar I (Cloud Form) List II (Characteristic)
A. Cirrus 1. Storm clouds
B. Cumulus 2. High fog "Low Ceiling"
C. Nimbostratus 3. Fair-weather clouds
D. Stratus 4. Entirely of ice particles

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Which of the following statements about  inversion of temperature is/are correct ?

1. Temperature increases with increasing altitude:

2. A long winter night with clear skies is an  ideal situation

3. It is a short term phenomenon and is common all over the globe except at the poles

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

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Which one of the following does not influence ocean currents?