Which one of the following characteristics is NOT found in the Mediterranean climate?
A. Temperatures range from 21°C in summer to 10°C or below in the winter
B. Off-shore trade winds blow in the summer
C. On-shore westerly winds blow in the winter bringing cyclonic rain
D. The annual rainfall ranges from 1500 mm to 2000 mm
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Chemical weathering includes ________
A. Oxidation, reduction and exfoliation
B. Carbonation, oxidation and exfoliation
C. Exfoliation, solution and reduction
D. Solution, oxidation and reduction
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Chemical weathering is a name given to
A. Disintegration of rocks without any change in their chemical composition
B. Chemical interaction of oxygen, carbon dioxide or water with the minerals in the rocks
C. Removal of soil by chemical action
D. Artificial breaking up of rocks for man's use
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The climate best suited for horticulture is ________
A. Equatorial
B. Mediterranean
C. Monsoon
D. Tundra
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Which of the following are Tropical Grasslands ?
I. Campos
II. Pampas
III. Savanna
IV. Steppes
A. I and IV
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. III and IV
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Summer rains in Australia broadly decreases from
A. East to west
B. West to east
C. North to south
D. South to north
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Although the equatorial regions have the highest annual average temperatures, the salinity in the oceans is highest near the tropics because:
1. equatorial areas receive heavy rainfall
2. salinity is not affected by temperature
3. equatorial oceans experience a lot of turbulenees
4. high relative humidity in equatorial areas checks evaporation
A. 1, 2 and 4
B. 1 and 3
C. 1, 3 and 4
D. 1 and 4
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What could be the main reason / reasons for the formation of African and Eurasian desert belt?
1. It is located in the sub-tropical high pressure cells.
2. It is under the influence of warm ocean currents.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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The Veld grassland of South Africa experiences ________
A. The Continental Savanna Climate
B. The Maritime Savanna Climate
C. The Steppe climate
D. The Tropical desert climate
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Which of the following is a chemical weathering process ?
A. Frost Action
B. Hydraulic Action
C. Oxidation
D. Thermal Expansion
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In USA, which one of the following regions Receives heavy rainfall throughout the year under the influence of Wester lies?
A. North-western
B. North-eastern
C. South-western
D. South-eastern
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The mode or life or people living in Monsoon regions is
A. Commercial grainfarming
B. Cattle rearing
C. Intensive subsistence cultivation
D. Plantation agriculture
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What is the full form of ITCZ?
A. Inter Tropical Converter Zone
B. Inter Tropical Convergence Zone
C. Inter Tropical Centre Zone
D. None of these
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Which of the following winds changes its direction with the change of season?
A. Recurring trapped Winds
B. Monsoon Winds
C. Polar Winds
D. Cyclonic Winds
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A line drawn on a weather map connecting points that receive equal amounts of sunshine are
A. Isohel
B. Isobar
C. Isohyte
D. Isotherm
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Which of the following has maximum diurnal temperature difference?
A. Desert
B. Mountains
C. Plateau
D. Ocean
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Monsoon wind is different from planetary winds because it
A. Always brings rain
B. Blows in tropical regions
C. Crosses the Equator
D. Is seasonal
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The Mediterranean lands are' often called the World's ________
A. Grazing lands
B. Forest lands
C. Orchard lands
D. Paddy lands
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Any type of rainfall has the following aspects ________
A. Ascent and descent of air
B. Horizontal movement of air
C. Ascent of air leading to cooling and condensation
D. All of above
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For the formation of rainfall which of the following is not essential?
A. Dust particles in the atmosphere
B. Evaporation
C. Condensation
D. Wind
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