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 #321
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The process by which glaciers transport rocks and debris is called:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Glaciers carry enormous amounts of debris, transporting it across great distances.
Glaciers carry enormous amounts of debris, transporting it across great distances.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #322
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A moraine is:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Moraines are accumulations of rocks and debris deposited by glaciers.
Moraines are accumulations of rocks and debris deposited by glaciers.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #323
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An esker is formed by:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Eskers are long winding ridges formed by sediments deposited by streams flowing beneath glaciers.
Eskers are long winding ridges formed by sediments deposited by streams flowing beneath glaciers.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #324
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The largest glacier outside the polar regions is:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Fedchenko Glacier in Tajikistan is the longest glacier outside the polar regions.
Fedchenko Glacier in Tajikistan is the longest glacier outside the polar regions.
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Geography GK
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Question #325
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Which is the world's largest ice sheet?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Antarctic Ice Sheet contains about 90% of the world's ice.
The Antarctic Ice Sheet contains about 90% of the world's ice.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #326
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Which atmospheric phenomenon causes stars to twinkle?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Stars appear to twinkle because their light is refracted by layers of Earth's atmosphere.
Stars appear to twinkle because their light is refracted by layers of Earth's atmosphere.
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Geography GK
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Question #327
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The blue color of the sky is due to:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Shorter blue wavelengths are scattered more strongly by atmospheric molecules.
Shorter blue wavelengths are scattered more strongly by atmospheric molecules.
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Geography GK
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Question #328
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Which phenomenon explains red sunsets?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
At sunset, blue light is scattered away, leaving red and orange wavelengths visible.
At sunset, blue light is scattered away, leaving red and orange wavelengths visible.
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Geography GK
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Question #329
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Which desert is known as the 'Atacama Desert' famous for being:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Atacama Desert in Chile is one of the driest places on Earth.
The Atacama Desert in Chile is one of the driest places on Earth.
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Question #330
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Which climate type is characterized by year-round rainfall and high temperatures?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Equatorial climates have consistently high temperatures and heavy rainfall throughout the year.
Equatorial climates have consistently high temperatures and heavy rainfall throughout the year.
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Question #331
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The Mediterranean climate is characterized by:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Mediterranean regions experience hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
Mediterranean regions experience hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
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Geography GK
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Question #332
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Which biome is dominated by coniferous forests?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Taiga or Boreal Forest biome is dominated by coniferous trees such as pine and spruce.
The Taiga or Boreal Forest biome is dominated by coniferous trees such as pine and spruce.
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Geography GK
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Question #333
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Which biome lies immediately south of the Arctic tundra?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Taiga biome forms a belt south of the Arctic tundra.
The Taiga biome forms a belt south of the Arctic tundra.
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Geography GK
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Question #334
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Prairies are temperate grasslands found mainly in:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Prairies are extensive temperate grasslands of North America.
Prairies are extensive temperate grasslands of North America.
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Question #335
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Pampas grasslands are located in:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Pampas are fertile grasslands found mainly in Argentina.
The Pampas are fertile grasslands found mainly in Argentina.
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Question #336
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Steppes are temperate grasslands of:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Steppes stretch across Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
Steppes stretch across Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
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Physical Geography
Question #337
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Velds are grasslands found in:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Velds are temperate grasslands located in South Africa.
Velds are temperate grasslands located in South Africa.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #338
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Downs are grasslands of:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Downs are the temperate grasslands of Australia.
Downs are the temperate grasslands of Australia.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #339
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Savanna vegetation is characterized by:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Savanna consists of tall grasses with scattered trees and occurs in tropical regions.
Savanna consists of tall grasses with scattered trees and occurs in tropical regions.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #340
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Which river crosses the Equator twice?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Congo River crosses the Equator twice during its course.
The Congo River crosses the Equator twice during its course.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
