Miscellaneous World Geography - Study Mode
[#161] When humidity is expressed in terms of percentage then it is known as
Correct Answer
(C) Relative humidity
Explanation
Solution: When humidity is expressed in terms of percentage then it is known as Relative humidity. Relative humidity is expressed as a percentage. The relative humidity is 100% if the air is saturated with water vapor and 0% if no water vapor is present in the air at all.
[#162] The snowline is the line on mountain or hill slope which
Correct Answer
(B) Is the lowest limit of perpetual snow
Explanation
Solution: The snowline is the line on mountain or hill slope which is the lowest limit of perpetual snow. The Imaginary line on a mountain or a hill which forms the lower limit of perpetual snow is called snow line. Below this line the snow melts away and above this line snow never melts. The snow line does not exist at the same level everywhere on earth. The average altitude of snow line is 5500m in the equatorial region, 4000-5000m in the Himalayan region, 2700m in the Alps and 0m in the polar regions.
[#163] Consider the following statements : 1. Where fold mountains run parallel and close to the coast, continental shelf is narrow or absent 2. The average depth of continental shelf is 100 meters 3. Submarine canyons are mostly found in continental slope 4. The submarine flat topped mountains are called guyots.
Correct Answer
(B) 1, 2 and 4
Explanation
Solution: The following statements that are correct are: Where fold mountains run parallel and close to the coast, continental shelf is narrow or absent, Submarine canyons are mostly found in continental slope and The submarine flat topped mountains are called guyots.
[#164] The International Date Line is
Correct Answer
(A) 180° longitude
Explanation
Solution: The International Date Line is 180° longitude. The 180° line on the globe is the basis for the International Date Line. The 180° line of longitude, which runs from west to east, on the globe indicates the meridian which divides the Earth to north and south parts.
[#165] The ports which function as the collection centres where the goods are brought from different countries to be sent to others besides their own country are called ________
Correct Answer
(C) Entreport ports
Explanation
Solution: Entrepôt refers to a port, city or warehouse where goods are imported to be stored or traded for re-export. The ports which function as the collection centres where the goods are brought from different countries to be sent to others besides their own country are called Entreport ports.