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 #241
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Savanna vegetation is mainly characterized by:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Savannas are tropical grasslands with scattered trees and distinct wet and dry seasons.
Savannas are tropical grasslands with scattered trees and distinct wet and dry seasons.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #242
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Which climate type is associated with the Mediterranean region?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Mediterranean climate is characterized by hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
Mediterranean climate is characterized by hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
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Geography GK
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Question #243
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The Earth's revolution around the Sun takes approximately:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Earth completes one revolution around the Sun in about 365.25 days, causing seasons.
The Earth completes one revolution around the Sun in about 365.25 days, causing seasons.
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Geography GK
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Question #244
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Which line joins places of equal temperature?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Isotherms are lines drawn on maps connecting places with the same temperature.
Isotherms are lines drawn on maps connecting places with the same temperature.
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Geography GK
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Question #245
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Lines joining places of equal atmospheric pressure are called:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Isobars connect locations having the same atmospheric pressure.
Isobars connect locations having the same atmospheric pressure.
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Geography GK
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Question #246
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The Coriolis force is caused by:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Coriolis force results from the Earth's rotation and deflects moving air and water.
The Coriolis force results from the Earth's rotation and deflects moving air and water.
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Geography GK
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Question #247
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Trade winds blow from:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Trade winds originate in the subtropical high-pressure belts and blow toward the equatorial low-pressure zone.
Trade winds originate in the subtropical high-pressure belts and blow toward the equatorial low-pressure zone.
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Geography GK
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Question #248
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Which pressure belt is known as the doldrums?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The equatorial low-pressure belt is called the doldrums because of calm and variable winds.
The equatorial low-pressure belt is called the doldrums because of calm and variable winds.
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Geography GK
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Question #249
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The highest percentage of freshwater on Earth is stored in:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Nearly 69% of Earth's freshwater is stored in glaciers and ice caps.
Nearly 69% of Earth's freshwater is stored in glaciers and ice caps.
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Geography GK
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Question #250
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The world's largest coral reef system is:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Great Barrier Reef off Australia's coast is the largest coral reef system in the world.
The Great Barrier Reef off Australia's coast is the largest coral reef system in the world.
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Geography GK
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Question #251
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A fjord is formed by:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Fjords are deep, narrow sea inlets formed when glaciers carve valleys that later become flooded by seawater.
Fjords are deep, narrow sea inlets formed when glaciers carve valleys that later become flooded by seawater.
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Geography GK
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Question #252
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Which desert is known as the 'Cold Desert'?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Gobi Desert experiences extremely cold winters and is classified as a cold desert.
The Gobi Desert experiences extremely cold winters and is classified as a cold desert.
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Geography GK
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Question #253
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The longest mountain range on land is:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Andes Mountains along South America's western coast are the longest continental mountain range.
The Andes Mountains along South America's western coast are the longest continental mountain range.
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Geography GK
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Question #254
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Which is the world's largest river by discharge volume?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Amazon River carries the greatest volume of water of any river in the world.
The Amazon River carries the greatest volume of water of any river in the world.
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Geography GK
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Question #255
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The Nile River flows into the:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Nile River flows northward and empties into the Mediterranean Sea.
The Nile River flows northward and empties into the Mediterranean Sea.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #256
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Which plateau is known as the 'Roof of the World'?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Tibetan Plateau is called the 'Roof of the World' because of its exceptionally high elevation.
The Tibetan Plateau is called the 'Roof of the World' because of its exceptionally high elevation.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #257
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The world's largest bay is:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Bay of Bengal is the largest bay in the world, located in the northeastern part of the Indian Ocean.
The Bay of Bengal is the largest bay in the world, located in the northeastern part of the Indian Ocean.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #258
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An atoll is:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
An atoll is a ring-shaped coral reef, island, or series of islets surrounding a lagoon.
An atoll is a ring-shaped coral reef, island, or series of islets surrounding a lagoon.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #259
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Which factor primarily determines the length of day and night on Earth?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Earth's axial tilt of about 23.5° causes variations in the length of day and night throughout the year.
The Earth's axial tilt of about 23.5° causes variations in the length of day and night throughout the year.
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Geography GK
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Question #260
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Which mineral is known as 'Fool's Gold'?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Pyrite resembles gold in appearance and is therefore commonly called 'Fool's Gold'.
Pyrite resembles gold in appearance and is therefore commonly called 'Fool's Gold'.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
