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 #361
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Magma that reaches the Earth's surface is called:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Once magma erupts onto the Earth's surface, it is known as lava.
Once magma erupts onto the Earth's surface, it is known as lava.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #362
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Which country experiences the highest frequency of earthquakes?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Japan is located along active plate boundaries in the Pacific Ring of Fire and experiences frequent earthquakes.
Japan is located along active plate boundaries in the Pacific Ring of Fire and experiences frequent earthquakes.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #363
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Seismic waves that travel fastest are:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Primary (P) waves are the fastest seismic waves and arrive first at seismic stations.
Primary (P) waves are the fastest seismic waves and arrive first at seismic stations.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #364
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The atmospheric pressure is highest at:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Atmospheric pressure decreases with altitude and is highest at sea level.
Atmospheric pressure decreases with altitude and is highest at sea level.
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Geography GK
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Question #365
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Which atmospheric layer protects Earth from meteors by burning them up?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Most meteors burn up in the mesosphere due to friction with atmospheric particles.
Most meteors burn up in the mesosphere due to friction with atmospheric particles.
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Geography GK
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Question #366
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Auroras are mainly observed in the:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Auroras occur in the thermosphere when charged solar particles interact with atmospheric gases.
Auroras occur in the thermosphere when charged solar particles interact with atmospheric gases.
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Geography GK
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Question #367
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Which layer contains almost 99% of atmospheric water vapour?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The troposphere contains nearly all atmospheric moisture and is where weather occurs.
The troposphere contains nearly all atmospheric moisture and is where weather occurs.
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Geography GK
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Question #368
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The normal atmospheric pressure at sea level is:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Standard atmospheric pressure at sea level is 760 mm of mercury or 1013.25 millibars.
Standard atmospheric pressure at sea level is 760 mm of mercury or 1013.25 millibars.
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Geography GK
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Question #369
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Cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean are commonly called:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Tropical cyclones in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific are called hurricanes.
Tropical cyclones in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific are called hurricanes.
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Question #370
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Tropical cyclones require sea surface temperatures above approximately:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Warm ocean waters above about 27°C provide the energy needed for cyclone formation.
Warm ocean waters above about 27°C provide the energy needed for cyclone formation.
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Geography GK
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Question #371
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A tornado is characterized by:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.
A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.
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Geography GK
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Question #372
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The Dead Sea is famous for its:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Dead Sea has extremely high salinity, making it easy for people to float.
The Dead Sea has extremely high salinity, making it easy for people to float.
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Geography GK
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Question #373
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The largest gulf in the world is:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Gulf of Mexico is the largest gulf in the world by area.
The Gulf of Mexico is the largest gulf in the world by area.
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Geography GK
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Question #374
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The process by which plants release water vapour is called:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Transpiration is the release of water vapour from plant leaves into the atmosphere.
Transpiration is the release of water vapour from plant leaves into the atmosphere.
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Question #375
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The combined process of evaporation and transpiration is known as:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Evapotranspiration refers to water transfer from land to atmosphere through evaporation and plant transpiration.
Evapotranspiration refers to water transfer from land to atmosphere through evaporation and plant transpiration.
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Geography GK
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Question #376
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The tundra biome is mainly found in:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Tundra vegetation occurs in high-latitude polar regions with permafrost.
Tundra vegetation occurs in high-latitude polar regions with permafrost.
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Geography GK
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Question #377
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Which Köppen climate type is represented by 'Af'?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Af in the Köppen classification denotes a tropical rainforest climate with rainfall throughout the year.
Af in the Köppen classification denotes a tropical rainforest climate with rainfall throughout the year.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #378
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Which continent is crossed by all major lines of latitude?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Africa is crossed by the Equator, Tropic of Cancer, and Tropic of Capricorn.
Africa is crossed by the Equator, Tropic of Cancer, and Tropic of Capricorn.
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Geography GK
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Question #379
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Which continent lies entirely in the Southern Hemisphere?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Australia is the only inhabited continent located entirely in the Southern Hemisphere.
Australia is the only inhabited continent located entirely in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Geography GK
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Question #380
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The longest latitude is:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Equator is the longest latitude and divides Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
The Equator is the longest latitude and divides Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
