Miscellaneous World Geography - Study Mode

[#96] Which of the following are known as coastlines of submergence?
Correct Answer

(A) Ria coasts

Explanation

Solution: Ria coasts are known as coastlines of submergence. A ria coast is a coastline having several parallel rias separated by prominent ridges, extending a distance inland. The sea level change that caused the submergence of a river valley may be either eustatic (where global sea levels rise), or isostatic(where the local land sinks).

[#97] Ocean currents rotate
Correct Answer

(A) Clockwise in the northern hemisphere and anti-clockwise in the southern hemisphere

Explanation

Solution: Ocean currents rotate Anti-clockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere. The rotation of the Earth causes a clockwise shift in the direction of wind and ocean current flow in the Northern Hemisphere and a counterclockwise shift in the Southern Hemisphere known as the “Coriolis effect”.

[#98] The ________ route is the busiest ocean route of the world.
Correct Answer

(C) North Atlantic

Explanation

Solution: The North Atlantic route is the busiest ocean route of the world because it includes the Suez Canal, which connects Europe to the Mediterranean Sea.

[#99] Spot the odd item in the following
Correct Answer

(B) Mt Everest

Explanation

Solution: Mount Everest is a mountain. There have never been any volcanic eruptions in the Himalayas, and it is highly unlikely there will be in the near future. There is no active lava source within the mountain range.

[#100] A continuous belt of urban population progressively linking several cities is known as
Correct Answer

(C) Conurbation

Explanation

Solution: A continuous belt of urban population progressively linking several cities is known as Conurbation. Conurbation is the result of several central cities whose urban areas have merged.