World Geography Questions

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What is seismic zone extending at an angle of about 45 degrees from the base of an ocean trench, down through lithosphere to the asthenosphere known as

A) Appleton layer B) Benioff zone
C) Conard discontinuity D) Convergence zone
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Benioff zone

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Which one of the following is present in the largest amount in terms of percent by mass in the earth's crust

A) Silicon B) Oxygen
C) Carbon D) Calcium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Oxygen

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The world's largest river is the......

A) The Amazon B) The Brahmaputra
C) The Mississippi and Missouri D) The Nile
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The Amazon

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In what way does ocean water move globally?

A) Along cold water currents from the equator to the poles. B) Along warm water currents from the warmer regions to colder regions
C) Along warm water currents from the equator to the poles D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Along warm water currents from the equator to the poles

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What comes first latitude or longitude?

A) Latitude B) Longitude
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Latitude

Explanation:

Latitude comes first among latitude or longitude. 

Latitude is written before longitude. The first number is always the latitude and the second is the longitude.

Latitude is written with a number, followed by either “north” or “south” depending on whether it is located north or south of the equator. Longitude is written with a number, followed by either “east” or “west” depending on whether it is located east or west of the Prime Meridian.

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Magma that reaches earth's surface and then solidifies is called

A) granite B) lava
C) quartz D) silicates
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) lava

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In which Ocean is the Christmas Island located?

A) Pacific Ocean B) Indian Ocean
C) Arctic Ocean D) Antarctic Ocean
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Indian Ocean

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It is located in Indian Ocean

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In what US state does the Mississippi River begin?

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Minnesota

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