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  1. The texture of a soil refers to

  2. A.

     the size distribution of the mineral particles composing the soil

    B.

     the distribution of mineral particles in the soil

    C.

     the crystal distribution in soil

    D.

     None of the above


  3. The steady or initial phase of the magnetic storms is

  4. A.

     preceded by storm sudden commencement

    B.

     magnetic storm at middle and low altitudes

    C.

     a sharp increase of the field

    D.

     None of the above


  5. The Suez canal connects the

  6. A.

     Baltic sea and the Caspian sea

    B.

     Mediterranean sea and the Red sea

    C.

     Red sea and the Caspian sea

    D.

     Mediterranean sea and the North sea


  7. The uppermost epoch of the Neogene period is

  8. A.

     the Pliocene epoch

    B.

     the Pleistocen epoch

    C.

     the Miocene epoch

    D.

     the Oligocene epoch


  9. The type of igneous rock that form from magma is a function of

  10. A.

     the chemical composition of the magma

    B.

     temperature of solidification

    C.

     the rate of cooling, which influences the crystallisation process

    D.

     All of the above


  11. The slow down slope movement of soil and sediment because of frost heaving and thawing is called

  12. A.

     solifluction

    B.

     gelifluction

    C.

     frost creep

    D.

     rockfall


  13. The transverse, longitudinal and surface waves in an earthquake originate from

  14. A.

     the epicentre within the body of the earth

    B.

     the focus on the surface of the earth

    C.

     the focus within the body of the earth

    D.

     the epicentre on the body of the earth


  15. The smallest country of the world is

  16. A.

     Russia

    B.

     Vatican city

    C.

     Brazil

    D.

     Canada


  17. The smallest annual temperature range occurs in the

  18. A.

     equatorial tropical climate zone

    B.

     subtropical climate zone

    C.

     temperate climate zone

    D.

     polar climate zone


  19. The South Frigid Zone is the region

  20. A.

     lying between 661/2 degree south and 90o south

    B.

     lying between the Antarctic circle to the south pole

    C.

     has the coldest climate throughout the year

    D.

     All of the above