Physical Geography MCQs
Practice Physical Geography MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering the Earth's structure, landforms, rocks, volcanoes, earthquakes, atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, weather, climate and important physical geography concepts frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.
Question #201
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Which is the saltiest major sea in the world?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Red Sea has very high salinity due to high evaporation and limited freshwater inflow.
The Red Sea has very high salinity due to high evaporation and limited freshwater inflow.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #202
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The Dead Sea lies between:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Dead Sea is located between Israel and Jordan and is one of the saltiest water bodies on Earth.
The Dead Sea is located between Israel and Jordan and is one of the saltiest water bodies on Earth.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #203
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The Dead Sea is famous because:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Dead Sea shoreline is the lowest exposed land surface on Earth.
The Dead Sea shoreline is the lowest exposed land surface on Earth.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #204
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Which layer of the atmosphere experiences increasing temperature with height due to ozone absorption?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Temperature increases in the stratosphere because ozone absorbs ultraviolet radiation.
Temperature increases in the stratosphere because ozone absorbs ultraviolet radiation.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #205
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The hottest layer of the atmosphere is:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The thermosphere experiences extremely high temperatures due to absorption of solar radiation.
The thermosphere experiences extremely high temperatures due to absorption of solar radiation.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #206
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Auroras occur in which atmospheric layer?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Auroras occur in the ionized region of the thermosphere.
Auroras occur in the ionized region of the thermosphere.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #207
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The shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere occurs on:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
22 December is the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere.
22 December is the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #208
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The day and night are equal everywhere on Earth during:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
During equinoxes, day and night are approximately equal throughout the world.
During equinoxes, day and night are approximately equal throughout the world.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #209
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Which line of latitude passes through India?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Tropic of Cancer (23½°N) passes through India.
The Tropic of Cancer (23½°N) passes through India.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #210
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The Prime Meridian is located at:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Prime Meridian is the reference line for longitude at 0°.
The Prime Meridian is the reference line for longitude at 0°.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #211
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How many time zones theoretically exist on Earth?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Earth rotates 360° in 24 hours, creating 24 theoretical time zones.
Earth rotates 360° in 24 hours, creating 24 theoretical time zones.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #212
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Which is the largest peninsula in the world?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Arabian Peninsula is the world's largest peninsula.
The Arabian Peninsula is the world's largest peninsula.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #213
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Which is the largest gulf in the world?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Gulf of Mexico is the largest gulf in the world.
The Gulf of Mexico is the largest gulf in the world.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #214
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Which is the largest bay in the world?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Bay of Bengal is the largest bay in the world.
The Bay of Bengal is the largest bay in the world.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #215
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Which is the narrow water passage connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Atlantic Ocean.
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Atlantic Ocean.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #216
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The Bering Strait separates:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Bering Strait separates Russia (Asia) from Alaska (North America).
The Bering Strait separates Russia (Asia) from Alaska (North America).
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #217
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Which seismic wave travels only through solid materials?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
S-waves (Secondary waves) can travel only through solids and cannot pass through liquids. This fact helped scientists determine that the Earth's outer core is liquid.
S-waves (Secondary waves) can travel only through solids and cannot pass through liquids. This fact helped scientists determine that the Earth's outer core is liquid.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #218
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The Gutenberg Discontinuity separates which two layers of the Earth?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Gutenberg Discontinuity marks the boundary between the mantle and the outer core at a depth of about 2900 km.
The Gutenberg Discontinuity marks the boundary between the mantle and the outer core at a depth of about 2900 km.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #219
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The Earth's inner core is believed to be solid mainly because of:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Despite extremely high temperatures, the immense pressure in the inner core keeps it in a solid state.
Despite extremely high temperatures, the immense pressure in the inner core keeps it in a solid state.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #220
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Which type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediments?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Sedimentary rocks are formed by the deposition, compaction, and cementation of sediments over time.
Sedimentary rocks are formed by the deposition, compaction, and cementation of sediments over time.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
