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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following is/are not observed where cold ocean current meets warm ocean current?
- Abundant fish growth
- Formation of fog on the sea surface
- Torrential rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Answer: C
Explanation:- The mixing of warm and cold currents helps to replenish the oxygen. It promotes the growth of planktons which is the primary food for the fish population. E.g., Grand Banks, Newfoundland.
- The mixing of cold and warm ocean currents leads to the formation of fog.
- These areas may receive precipitation in the form of drizzles (not thunderstorms).
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Answer: C
Explanation:- The mixing of warm and cold currents helps to replenish the oxygen. It promotes the growth of planktons which is the primary food for the fish population. E.g., Grand Banks, Newfoundland.
- The mixing of cold and warm ocean currents leads to the formation of fog.
- These areas may receive precipitation in the form of drizzles (not thunderstorms).
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
- Epeirogenic movements on the earth act along the tangent to the earth’s surface.
- Orogenic movements act along the radius of the earth.
- Subsidence of the ocean floor is an epeirogenic movement.
Which of the above-given statements is/are correct?
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Answer: C
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: Epeirogenic movements on the earth act along the radius of the earth.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Orogenic movements act along the tangent to the earth’s surface.
- Statement 3 is correct: The subsidence of the ocean floor is an epeirogenic movement.
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Answer: C
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: Epeirogenic movements on the earth act along the radius of the earth.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Orogenic movements act along the tangent to the earth’s surface.
- Statement 3 is correct: The subsidence of the ocean floor is an epeirogenic movement.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 pointsDarjeeling and Agra cities are located on the same latitude, but they have different atmospheric temperatures. Which of the following could be the possible reason?
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Answer: C
Explanation:
- With increasing altitude, the temperature goes on decreasing. It is called the normal lapse rate.
- As Darjeeling is located at a higher altitude than Agra, it experiences lower temperatures.
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Answer: C
Explanation:
- With increasing altitude, the temperature goes on decreasing. It is called the normal lapse rate.
- As Darjeeling is located at a higher altitude than Agra, it experiences lower temperatures.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
- Headward erosion by the river causes an increase in the depth of the river channel.
- Vertical erosion by the river causes an increase in the length of the river channel.
- Lateral erosion by the river causes an increase in the width of the river channel.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
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Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: Headward erosion by the river causes an increase in the length of the river channel.
- Statement 1 is incorrect: Vertical erosion by the river causes an increase in depth of the river channel.
- Statement 1 is correct: Lateral erosion by the river causes an increase in the width of the river channel.
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: Headward erosion by the river causes an increase in the length of the river channel.
- Statement 1 is incorrect: Vertical erosion by the river causes an increase in depth of the river channel.
- Statement 1 is correct: Lateral erosion by the river causes an increase in the width of the river channel.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following regions of India receive substantial rainfall during the winter months?
- Northeast India
- Northwest India
- Coromandel coast
- Malabar coast
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Answer: B
Explanation:
- During winter, Northwestern India (Punjab & Haryana) receive rainfall due to western disturbances.
- Coromandel coast (Tamil Nadu Coast) does not receive much of the rainfall from the Southeast monsoon (summer monsoon); rather, it receives substantial rainfall from retreating monsoon in October and November months.
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
- During winter, Northwestern India (Punjab & Haryana) receive rainfall due to western disturbances.
- Coromandel coast (Tamil Nadu Coast) does not receive much of the rainfall from the Southeast monsoon (summer monsoon); rather, it receives substantial rainfall from retreating monsoon in October and November months.
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