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 #21
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The hydrosphere includes:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The hydrosphere includes oceans, rivers, lakes, groundwater, glaciers, and atmospheric moisture.
The hydrosphere includes oceans, rivers, lakes, groundwater, glaciers, and atmospheric moisture.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #22
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Approximately what percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
About 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water, while 29% is land.
About 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water, while 29% is land.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #23
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Which is the largest ocean on Earth?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean in the world.
The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean in the world.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #24
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The biosphere refers to:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The biosphere includes all living organisms and the regions where life exists.
The biosphere includes all living organisms and the regions where life exists.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #25
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Weather refers to:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Weather describes short-term atmospheric conditions such as temperature, humidity, rainfall, and wind.
Weather describes short-term atmospheric conditions such as temperature, humidity, rainfall, and wind.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #26
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Climate is defined as:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Climate is the average weather pattern of a region over a long period, usually 30 years or more.
Climate is the average weather pattern of a region over a long period, usually 30 years or more.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #27
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Which line divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Equator is located at 0° latitude and divides Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
The Equator is located at 0° latitude and divides Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #28
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The Prime Meridian passes through:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passes through Greenwich in England.
The Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passes through Greenwich in England.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #29
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Which latitude is known as the Tropic of Cancer?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Tropic of Cancer is located at 23½° North latitude.
The Tropic of Cancer is located at 23½° North latitude.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #30
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The Earth's rotation causes:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours, causing day and night.
The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours, causing day and night.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
