Physical Geography of the World
Physical Geography of the World: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as Atmospheric Pressure, Clouds, Humidity, Classifications of Rocks, Geomorphological Processes, Wind, General Circulation of the Atmosphere, Local Winds, Air Masses, Tropical Cyclones, Volcanoes and Earthquakes, etc.
Important Questions on Physical Geography of the World
The largest waterfalls system in the world is

Yellow Sea lies between_____.

Bird-foot delta is formed when_____.

Rocks formed due to alteration of original structure due to heat and excessive pressure are called_____.

The lowest point on the land is __________ .

Which of the freshwater lake does not form a natural border between the USA and Canada?

Orology is the study of…..

The world's most active volcano is _____.

What is not true of igneous rocks?
. they are crystalline
. they have a layered structure
. they contain metals
. they contain fossils

The Nile river does not flow through which of the following countries?

The process of breaking down rocks by the action of wind, water, and climate is called ______.

Match List I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List I (Tree) | List II (Climate found in) |
(A) Mahogany | (i) Tropical Deciduous forests |
(B) Seesham | (ii) Mediterranean vegetation |
(C) Eucalyptus | (iii) Tropical Evergreen forests |
(D) Citrus fruits | (iv) Temperate Evergreen forests |
Select the correct answer using the codes below:

The local wind blowing out from Siberia is known as _____.

Consider the following statements about Roaring Forties:
. They are strong Westerly winds found in the oceans of Southern Hemisphere.
. The strong east to west air currents are caused by the combination of air being displaced from the Equator towards the South Pole and the earth's rotation and abundance of landmasses to serve as wind breaks.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements with regard to winds of Gulf Stream is not correct?

In which of the following areas, the main centre of 'Hurricane Mathew' that occurred in Caribbean Sea in the st week of October, was located?

Consider the following sentences in context of Cyclone 'Vardah'.
. It was a Tropical cyclone which passed over the northern part of the Indian Ocean.
. The name 'Vardah' given by Myanmar.
. Cyclone Vardah made landfall in Tamil Nadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh.
Which of the above sentence(s) is/are true?

Which of the following statements about tornadoes are correct? Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Tornadoes usually spin
. Anticlockwise in the Northern Hemisphere.
. Clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.
. Clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere.
. Anticlockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.

Which of the following statements is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- The tropical cyclones of China Sea are called typhoons.
- The tropical cyclones of the West Indies are called tornadoes.
- The tropical cyclones of Australia are called williywillies.
- Formation of an anticyclone results in stormy weather condition.

DIRECTION : The following question consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these questions using the code given below
Statement I Anticyclone, which is a high pressure wind system, does not bring about significant change in weather condition.
Statement II The outward movement of wind from the high pressure centre keeps limited scope for weather disturbance.
