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 #401
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The Hawaiian Islands were formed by:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Hawaiian Islands formed as the Pacific Plate moved over a stationary mantle hotspot.
The Hawaiian Islands formed as the Pacific Plate moved over a stationary mantle hotspot.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #402
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Which volcanic material consists of fine particles ejected during eruptions?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Volcanic ash consists of tiny fragments of rock and glass expelled during eruptions.
Volcanic ash consists of tiny fragments of rock and glass expelled during eruptions.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #403
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The point on the Earth's surface directly above the earthquake focus is called:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The epicenter is the location on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.
The epicenter is the location on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #404
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Which type of fault is produced by tensional forces?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Normal faults form when the crust is stretched and one block moves downward.
Normal faults form when the crust is stretched and one block moves downward.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #405
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The San Andreas Fault is an example of a:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The San Andreas Fault in California is a transform fault where plates slide past each other.
The San Andreas Fault in California is a transform fault where plates slide past each other.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #406
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Which atmospheric layer has a temperature inversion due to ozone absorption?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
In the stratosphere, temperature increases with altitude because ozone absorbs ultraviolet radiation.
In the stratosphere, temperature increases with altitude because ozone absorbs ultraviolet radiation.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #407
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The boundary between the troposphere and stratosphere is called:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The tropopause separates the troposphere from the stratosphere.
The tropopause separates the troposphere from the stratosphere.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #408
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Which wind system blows from land to sea during the night?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Land cools faster than water at night, creating a land breeze that blows toward the sea.
Land cools faster than water at night, creating a land breeze that blows toward the sea.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #409
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The local wind 'Chinook' is known as:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Chinook winds are warm, dry winds descending the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
Chinook winds are warm, dry winds descending the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #410
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Which instrument measures wind speed?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
An anemometer is used to measure the speed of wind.
An anemometer is used to measure the speed of wind.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #411
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The amount of solar energy received at the Earth's surface is called:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Insolation refers to incoming solar radiation received by the Earth.
Insolation refers to incoming solar radiation received by the Earth.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #412
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Albedo refers to:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Albedo is the proportion of incoming solar radiation reflected by a surface.
Albedo is the proportion of incoming solar radiation reflected by a surface.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #413
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Which ocean has the highest average salinity?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Atlantic Ocean has the highest average salinity due to high evaporation and limited freshwater input.
The Atlantic Ocean has the highest average salinity due to high evaporation and limited freshwater input.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #414
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The continental shelf is:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The continental shelf is the shallow submerged border of continents.
The continental shelf is the shallow submerged border of continents.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #415
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The zone of the ocean beyond the continental shelf is called:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The continental slope marks the transition from the shelf to the deep ocean floor.
The continental slope marks the transition from the shelf to the deep ocean floor.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #416
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Which type of coral reef is attached directly to a coastline?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Fringing reefs grow directly from the shore and are the most common type of coral reef.
Fringing reefs grow directly from the shore and are the most common type of coral reef.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #417
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Groundwater emerges naturally at the surface as:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A spring occurs when groundwater flows naturally onto the Earth's surface.
A spring occurs when groundwater flows naturally onto the Earth's surface.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #418
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An estuary is formed where:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
An estuary is a partially enclosed coastal body of water where freshwater mixes with seawater.
An estuary is a partially enclosed coastal body of water where freshwater mixes with seawater.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #419
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Which ecosystem has the highest biodiversity?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Tropical rainforests contain the greatest variety of plant and animal species.
Tropical rainforests contain the greatest variety of plant and animal species.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #420
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The transition zone between two ecosystems is called:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
An ecotone is a transition area between two biological communities.
An ecotone is a transition area between two biological communities.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
