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 #441
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Obsidian is a type of:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Obsidian forms when lava cools very rapidly, preventing crystal formation and creating natural volcanic glass.
Obsidian forms when lava cools very rapidly, preventing crystal formation and creating natural volcanic glass.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #442
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Which rock is transformed into quartzite through metamorphism?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Quartzite is formed when sandstone undergoes intense heat and pressure.
Quartzite is formed when sandstone undergoes intense heat and pressure.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #443
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The Mohs hardness of talc is:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Talc is the softest mineral on the Mohs hardness scale with a hardness value of 1.
Talc is the softest mineral on the Mohs hardness scale with a hardness value of 1.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #444
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Which is the deepest drilled hole ever made by humans?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Kola Superdeep Borehole in Russia reached a depth of over 12 km, making it the deepest artificial point on Earth.
The Kola Superdeep Borehole in Russia reached a depth of over 12 km, making it the deepest artificial point on Earth.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #445
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Which volcano buried the Roman city of Pompeii in AD 79?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79, destroying Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79, destroying Pompeii and Herculaneum.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #446
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Mount Fuji is located in:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Mount Fuji is Japan's highest mountain and a famous stratovolcano.
Mount Fuji is Japan's highest mountain and a famous stratovolcano.
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Geography GK
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Question #447
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A volcanic neck is formed when:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A volcanic neck forms when magma solidifies inside a volcano and the surrounding material erodes away.
A volcanic neck forms when magma solidifies inside a volcano and the surrounding material erodes away.
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Geography GK
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Question #448
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Which type of earthquake is caused by volcanic activity?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Volcanic earthquakes occur due to movement of magma beneath the Earth's surface.
Volcanic earthquakes occur due to movement of magma beneath the Earth's surface.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #449
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The science of measuring Earth's shape and size is called:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Geodesy is the science concerned with measuring and understanding Earth's geometric shape and gravitational field.
Geodesy is the science concerned with measuring and understanding Earth's geometric shape and gravitational field.
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Question #450
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Earth is slightly flattened at the poles and bulged at the equator. This shape is called:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Earth is best described as a geoid because of its equatorial bulge and polar flattening.
The Earth is best described as a geoid because of its equatorial bulge and polar flattening.
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Geography GK
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Question #451
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Which atmospheric gas is essential for photosynthesis?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis.
Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #452
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Which atmospheric gas is most important for respiration?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Oxygen is essential for respiration in humans and most living organisms.
Oxygen is essential for respiration in humans and most living organisms.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #453
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Which layer of the atmosphere contains noctilucent clouds?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Noctilucent clouds occur at very high altitudes in the mesosphere.
Noctilucent clouds occur at very high altitudes in the mesosphere.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #454
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The term 'dew point' refers to:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Dew point is the temperature at which water vapor condenses into liquid water.
Dew point is the temperature at which water vapor condenses into liquid water.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #455
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Fog is essentially:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Fog forms when water vapor condenses near the Earth's surface, creating a ground-level cloud.
Fog forms when water vapor condenses near the Earth's surface, creating a ground-level cloud.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #456
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Which phenomenon causes coastal regions to have moderate temperatures?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Large water bodies heat and cool slowly, moderating temperatures in coastal areas.
Large water bodies heat and cool slowly, moderating temperatures in coastal areas.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #457
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Which ocean current is known as the 'Black Stream'?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Kuroshio Current is a warm Pacific Ocean current often called the Black Stream.
The Kuroshio Current is a warm Pacific Ocean current often called the Black Stream.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #458
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Which cold current flows along the west coast of southern Africa?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Benguela Current is a cold current flowing northward along southwestern Africa.
The Benguela Current is a cold current flowing northward along southwestern Africa.
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Geography GK
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Question #459
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Which current flows along the eastern coast of North America?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Gulf Stream is a warm current flowing along the eastern coast of North America.
The Gulf Stream is a warm current flowing along the eastern coast of North America.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #460
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The largest inland drainage basin in the world belongs to:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Caspian Basin is the world's largest inland drainage basin.
The Caspian Basin is the world's largest inland drainage basin.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
