A fjord is a: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A fjord is a:

A. Coral Island

B. Glacial Valley Flooded by Sea

C. Sand Dune

D. Volcanic Crater

Answer: Option B

Fjords are deep, narrow sea inlets formed by submerged glacial valleys.

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Question #1 Report Error

The Peru Current is also known as:

A. Humboldt Current

B. California Current

C. Labrador Current

D. Oyashio Current

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The cold Peru Current flowing along South America's west coast is also called the Humboldt Current.

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Question #2 Report Error

The sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust causing ground shaking is called:

A. Weathering

B. Earthquake

C. Volcanism

D. Erosion

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
An earthquake occurs when accumulated stress in rocks is suddenly released, generating seismic waves that cause ground shaking.

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Question #3 Report Error

Which latitude receives direct sunlight on 22 December?

A. Equator

B. Tropic of Capricorn

C. Tropic of Cancer

D. Arctic Circle

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
On 22 December, the Sun's vertical rays fall on the Tropic of Capricorn.

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