Hydrosphere - Study Mode
[#106] The World's major commercial fishing grounds are located in the ________
Correct Answer
(A) Cool waters of the northern hemisphere in comparatively higher latitudes
Explanation
Solution: The World's Ocean Fishing grounds are located in the cool waters of the northern hemisphere because in southern hemisphere commercial ocean fishing is less developed and best fishing grounds founded above continental shelves.
[#107] The islands of Seychelles are located in the ________
Correct Answer
(C) Indian Ocean
Explanation
Solution: Seychelles, island republic in the western Indian Ocean, comprising about 115 islands, with lush tropical vegetation, beautiful beaches, and a wide variety of marine life.
[#108] Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the following topographical features found from upper to lower course of a river?
Correct Answer
(C) Rapids- Ox-bow lake - Estuary
Explanation
Solution: Rapids-Ox-bow lake-Estuary. Rapids are sections of a river where the river bed has a relatively steep gradient, causing an increase in water velocity and turbulence. An oxbow lake is a U-shaped lake that forms when a wide meander from the main stem of a river is cut off, creating a free-standing body of water. An estuary is a partially enclosed coastal body of brackish water with one or more rivers or streams flowing into it, and with a free connection to the open sea.
[#109] The main part of water in coastal areas of ocean which is located near the main region of continents are called
Correct Answer
(C) Continental Shelf
Explanation
Solution: The main part of water in coastal areas of ocean which is located near the main region of continents are called Continental Shelf. Continental shelf is one of the features of continental landmass submerged under shallow sea water. Its average widths is approximately 80km, and depth varies to about 150m.
[#110] Which of the following cities is incorrectly matched to the river on which it is situated?
Correct Answer
(D) Alexandria - River Niger
Explanation
Solution: The Niger rises in Guinea at 9°05′ N and 10°47′ W on the eastern side of the Fouta Djallon (Guinea) highlands, only 150 miles (240 km) inland from the Atlantic Ocean.