Physical Geography of the World

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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

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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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Seismometer measures _____ ?

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The Valley of the Moon is located in_____.

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The largest waterfalls system in the world is

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Yellow Sea lies between_____.

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An Ocean current is a large -scale movement of Sea water. It is caused by_____.

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Bird-foot delta is formed when_____.

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A river bed form its origin to its mouth is a

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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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The lowest point on the land is __________ .

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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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When H2 gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure, the temperature of the gas-

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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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