Hydrosphere - Study Mode
[#91] Given below are names of four oceans smallest to the biggest in terms of area is: 1. Atlantic 2. Arctic 3. Indian 4. Pacific
Correct Answer
(D) 2, 3, 1, 4
Explanation
Solution: Four oceans smallest to the biggest in terms of area are Arctic, Indian, Atlantic and Pacific. The Arctic Ocean occupies a roughly circular basin and covers an area of about 14,056,000 km2 (5,427,000 sq mi), almost the size of Antarctica. Indian Ocean, third largest ocean, c.28,350,000 sq mi (73,427,000 sq km). The Atlantic Ocean is the second largest of the world's oceans, with an area of about 106,460,000 square kilometers (41,100,000 square miles). The Pacific Ocean encompasses approximately one-third of the Earth's surface, having an area of 165,200,000 km2 (63,800,000 sq mi).
[#92] Which of the following sea is landlocked?
Correct Answer
(D) Aral Sea
Explanation
Solution: The incredible, shrinking Aral Sea is a landlocked sea--really a lake--in Central Asia, lying between between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in the middle of a semi-arid and desert region.
[#93] Erosion of soil by a river mainly depends upon ________
Correct Answer
(C) Its speed at which it flows
Explanation
Solution: Flowing water can erode rocks and soil. Erosion of soil by a river mainly depends upon Its speed at which it flows.
[#94] The Canals in Western Europe are mainly used for ________
Correct Answer
(B) Inland navigation
Explanation
Solution: The Canals in Western Europe are mainly used for Inland navigation.
[#95] A drainage pattern where a river is joined by its tributaries approximately at right angles is
Correct Answer
(B) Trellis
Explanation
Solution: A drainage pattern where a river is joined by its tributaries approximately at right angles is called " Trellis". When a river is joined by its tributaries at almost right angles, it develops a trellis pattern. Trellis pattern develops where hard and soft rocks exist parallel to each other.