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  1. In which of the following countries, has maximum damage to the forest been caused by acid rain?

  2. A.

     Spain

    B.

     Netherlands

    C.

     Poland

    D.

     Italy


  3. The average annual temperature is 19°C. An average annual rainfall of about 120 cm is distributed throughout the year, Late summer and autumn are the dreaded seasons of hurricanes and typhoons. These are the climatic conditions of ________

  4. A.

     China type

    B.

     Sudan type

    C.

     Tropical desert type

    D.

     Taiga type


  5. The tropical grasslands of Africa are known as ________

  6. A.

     Steppes

    B.

     Savannas

    C.

     Pampas

    D.

     Downs


  7. The Tropical grasslands are called

  8. A.

     Pampas

    B.

     Llanos

    C.

     Savanna

    D.

     Veld


  9. Winter temperature ranging from - 29° C to - 40° C, summer temperature about 10° C, total annual precipitation about 25 cm. and low humidity. These characterise the climate.

  10. A.

     Taiga

    B.

     Tundra

    C.

     Mountain

    D.

     West European


  11. The mediterranean region specialises in fruit culture because ________

  12. A.

     Hill slopes are best suited for cultivation of trees

    B.

     Hill slopes are not favourable for food grain cultivation

    C.

     The long dry summer favour drying and packing of fruits for export.

    D.

     There is a demand of dry fruits


  13. The Mediterranean type of climate is found in mid-latitudes on the

  14. A.

     Western side of the continents in northern hemisphere and on the eastern side of the continents in the southern hemisphere

    B.

     Eastern side of the continents in northern hemisphere and on the western side of the continents in the southern hemisphere

    C.

     Eastern side of the continents

    D.

     Western side of the continents


  15. The driest spot on earth is in the Atacama desert, parts of which went without rain for years. The Atacama is in ________

  16. A.

     Africa

    B.

     Asia

    C.

     Canada

    D.

     South America


  17. Which one of the following characteristics is not found in the convectional rainfall ?

  18. A.

     Drizzling

    B.

     Lightning and thunder

    C.

     Torrential rain

    D.

     Afternoon rain


  19. What is the date of summer solstice in Northern Hemisphere?

  20. A.

     21st June

    B.

     21st March

    C.

     22nd December

    D.

     23rd September