Physical Geography of the World

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Physical Geography of the World: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as Aeolian Depositional Landforms, Mountain and Valley Winds, Convection Currents, Anticyclones, Types of Earthquake Waves, Climate, Weather and Vegetation, and Tropical Cyclones.

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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The largest hydroelectric dam Itaipu is located in which country?

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Quagga is an extinct species of:

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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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Which statement is/are NOT correct about the Estuary?

  1. An estuary is an area where the mouth of a river meets the ocean.
  2. It is found in the upper course of the river.

Select the correct answer using the codes below: 

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Yellow Sea lies between_____.

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The green house effect is the process by which the Sun's energy is trapped in the earth's atmosphere by certain naturally occurring gases, notably-

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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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The Sinai Peninsula is located in_____.

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Which landmasses are separated by the 10 degree channel ??

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The raddish-brown orangutan is found only in the completely isolated rain forest of _____.

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The surface of the still water is considered to be