Physical Geography
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197 Extensive deserts occur in the western tropical regions of continents because :
A
of easterly trade winds.
B
of the effect of both the offshore easterly trade winds and cold ocean currents
C
the rate of evaporation is greater along the western margin areas.
D
cold ocean currents flow along the western coasts.
198 Which one of the following is the example of sedimentary rocks ?
A
Loess
B
Basalt
C
Granite
D
Gabbro
199 The west to east extension of the Himalayas is from
A
K2
to Chomoihari
B
Indus gorge to Dihang gorge
C
Nanga Parbat to Namcha Barwa
D
Rakaposhi to Lohit river
201 The eastward continuation of the Brazil current is called:
A
South Atlantic drift
B
Counter Equatorial drift
C
West Atlantic drift
D
North Atlantic drift
203 Tsunamis are cuased by which of the following:
A
mixing of cold and warm currents
B
earthquakes
C
changes in sea level
D
volcanic eruption
204 Which one of the following ocean currents does not occur in Atlantic Ocean ?
A
Gulf stream
B
Brazil current
C
Peru current
D
Canary current
205 Two seas or water-bodies connected by a narrow stretch of water is known as a
A
Bay
B
Strait
C
Peninsula
D
Isthmus
206 Seismic sea waves which approach the coasts at greater force are known as
A
Tides
B
Tsunami
C
Current
D
Cyclone
208 Which of the following is a cold ocean current ?
A
Humboldt current
B
Brazil current
C
Oyashio current
D
Canary current
