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[#131] Dogger Bank, Rockfall Bank, Wales Bank and Sand Bank are located in
Correct Answer

(C) North East Atlantic

Explanation

Solution: Dogger bank, rockfall bank, wales bank and sand bank are located in North East Atlantic. Dogger Bank, extensive isolated shoal in the North Sea, lying about 60 miles (100 km) off the northeastern coast of England. Rockall is an uninhabitable granite islet located within the exclusive economic zone of the United Kingdom, situated in the North Atlantic Ocean and is claimed by the United Kingdom as its territory. Wales is bordered by England to the east and by sea in all other directions: the Irish Sea to the north and west, St George's Channel and the Celtic Sea to the southwest and the Bristol Channel to the south.

[#132] Bowl shaped depression created as a result of glacial erosion high on a mountain side is called ________
Correct Answer

(D) Cirque

Explanation

Solution: Bowl shaped depression created as a result of glacial erosion high on a mountain side is called cirque. A cirque (French, from the Latin word circus) is an amphitheatre-like valley formed by glacial erosion.

[#133] Which of the following is known as the "Roof of the World"?
Correct Answer

(B) Pamir Mountains

Explanation

Solution: Pamir mountains or Pamirs are known as roof of the world because of their height. It is called the roof of the world because they are at high altitude. This range is situated at the junction of many mountains such as Karakoram, Tian shan, Kunlun, Hindukush, Suleman and Hindu Raj mountain ranges. Pamir Range is one of the highest mountain range in the World.

[#134] Sedimentary rocks are formed by the process of ________
Correct Answer

(D) Both B and C

Explanation

Solution: Sedimentary rocks are formed by the process of weathering and deposition. These rocks lay on a surface of clay that is also a product of weathering rock. Sedimentary rocks are formed from the breaking apart of other rocks (igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary rocks) and the cementation, compaction and recrystallization of these broken pieces of rock.

[#135] Which type of lakes are created by the volcanic activities?
Correct Answer

(C) Volcanic Lakes

Explanation

Solution: Volcanic Lakes are created by the volcanic activities. When a volcano erupts and the cup shaped depression (crater) is formed and if water or any fluid gets collected in it then it is called Crater lake / Volcanic lake.