World Geography Questions

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Smallest gulf in the world is

A) Gulf of Mexico B) Persian Gulf
C) Gulf of Oman D) Gulf of California
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Gulf of California

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A gulf in geography is a large bay that is an arm of an ocean or sea.

 

The second smallest sea on Earth is the Sea of Cortez, more commonly called the Gulf of California. This sea is about 62,000 square miles. It lies between Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula.

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Ema is an example of 

A) Active volcano B) Dormant Volcano
C) Extinct volcano D) Plateau in a volcano region
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Active volcano

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Which of the following features is the product of vulcanicity

A) Geosyncline B) Escarpment
C) Atoll D) Fold mountain
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Atoll

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what does the term 'Lithosphere' refer to

A) Interior of the earth B) Crust of the earth
C) Plants and animals D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Crust of the earth

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In which region does rainfall occur throughout the year?

A) Equatorial region B) Polar region
C) Sub-polar region D) Middle-latitude region
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Equatorial region

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Latitude of place is indicated of its

A) Time B) Altitude
C) Amount of rain D) Temparature
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Temparature

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Which 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 number indicating the intensity of an earthquake on a Richter scale range between

A) 1 to 7 B) 1 to 9
C) 1 to 8 D) 1 to 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1 to 9

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