World Geography Questions

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'Roaring Forties' are 

A) waterfalls in canada B) cyclonic winds
C) the turbulent years in world History from 1940 to 1944 D) westerly winds blowing through out the year over the oceans of the Southern Hemisphere between 40 degrees and 60 degrees south
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) westerly winds blowing through out the year over the oceans of the Southern Hemisphere between 40 degrees and 60 degrees south

Explanation:

The absence of a landmass within these latitudes in the southern hemisphere eliminate friction and lends force to these winds and hence derives the name

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Lakes formed due to marine deposits are

A) crater lakes B) cirque lakes
C) ox-bow-lakes D) lagoons
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) lagoons

Explanation:

Lagoons are formed along the coasts by the action of winds and waves. They are commonly found off the deltas of large rivers such as the Nile and Ganges.

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Q:

Which is the fourth planet from the sun ?

A) Mercury B) Mars
C) Jupiter D) Earth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mars

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What is the capital of Bhutan ?

A) Dhaka B) Thimphu
C) Tripoli D) Tokyo
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Thimphu

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Where is the sheet number on a map found?

Answer

The sheet number on the map is found in bold print in both the upper right and lower left areas of the margin.

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Which planet experiences the volcano with the name of "Arsia Mon"  ?

A) Earth B) Mars
C) Jupiter D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mars

Explanation:

Arsia Mons is among the three volcanos of the planet Mars. Arsia Mons is a shield volcano with a slow slope. Arsia Mons is thirty times in volumes of Mauna Loa in Hawaii, the largest volcano on Earth.

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A linear-shaped lowland between highlands or mountain ranges created by the action of a geologic rift or fault is called?

Answer

rift valley

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Which is the second most abundant metal in the earth's crust

A) Iron B) Aluminum
C) Copper D) Zinc
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Aluminum

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