Miscellaneous World Geography - Study Mode

[#171] Which is the correct sequence of the given American cities from West to East?
Correct Answer

(B) San Francisco - Salt Lake City Pittsburgh - Boston

Explanation

Solution: Yhe correct sequence of the given American cities from West to East are San Francisco - Salt Lake City Pittsburgh - Boston.

[#172] The formation of Extrusive rocks takes place ________
Correct Answer

(A) By solidification of magma above the earth's surface

Explanation

Solution: The formation of Extrusive rocks takes place by solidification of magma above the earth's surface. Extrusive igneous rocks cool and solidify quicker than intrusive igneous rocks. They are formed by the cooling of molten magma on the earth's surface.

[#173] Which of the following varieties of coal accounts for the maximum coal output of the world?
Correct Answer

(C) Bituminous

Explanation

Solution: Bituminous varieties of coal accounts for the maximum coal output of the world. Bituminous coal or black coal is a relatively soft coal containing a tarlike substance called bitumen or asphalt. It is of higher quality than lignite coal but of poorer quality than anthracite. Formation is usually the result of high pressure being exerted on lignite.

[#174] Which of the following has to be crossed over to reach Colombo from Kanyakumari?
Correct Answer

(C) Gulf of Mannar

Explanation

Solution: Colombo lies on the western side of Sri Lanka where lies the water body of Gulf of Mannar. So, Gulf of Mannar has to be crossed to reach Kanyakumari.

[#175] Condensation occurs when
Correct Answer

(A) The air is cold

Explanation

Solution: Condensation occurs when the air is cold. Cold air holds less water vapor than warm air. This is why warm climates are often more humid than cold ones: Water vapor remains in the air instead of condensing into rain. Cold climates are more likely to have rain, because water vapor condenses more easily there.