The continental shelf is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The continental shelf is:

A. A deep trench

B. The deepest ocean zone

C. An underwater mountain

D. A gently sloping submerged extension of continents

Answer: Option D

The continental shelf is the shallow submerged border of continents.

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Question #1 Report Error

The Malacca Strait connects the Indian Ocean with the:

A. Southern Ocean

B. Arctic Ocean

C. Atlantic Ocean

D. Pacific Ocean

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Strait of Malacca is a major shipping route linking the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

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Question #2 Report Error

Yellowstone National Park is famous for its:

A. Delta

B. Coral Reefs

C. Sand Dunes

D. Geysers

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Yellowstone in the USA contains the world's largest concentration of geysers.

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Question #3 Report Error

Which rock is transformed into quartzite through metamorphism?

A. Limestone

B. Shale

C. Granite

D. Sandstone

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Quartzite is formed when sandstone undergoes intense heat and pressure.

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