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  1. Which one of the following characteristics is NOT found in the Mediterranean climate?

  2. A.

     Temperatures range from 21°C in summer to 10°C or below in the winter

    B.

     Off-shore trade winds blow in the summer

    C.

     On-shore westerly winds blow in the winter bringing cyclonic rain

    D.

     The annual rainfall ranges from 1500 mm to 2000 mm


  3. Chemical weathering includes ________

  4. A.

     Oxidation, reduction and exfoliation

    B.

     Carbonation, oxidation and exfoliation

    C.

     Exfoliation, solution and reduction

    D.

     Solution, oxidation and reduction


  5. Chemical weathering is a name given to

  6. A.

     Disintegration of rocks without any change in their chemical composition

    B.

     Chemical interaction of oxygen, carbon dioxide or water with the minerals in the rocks

    C.

     Removal of soil by chemical action

    D.

     Artificial breaking up of rocks for man's use


  7. The climate best suited for horticulture is ________

  8. A.

     Equatorial

    B.

     Mediterranean

    C.

     Monsoon

    D.

     Tundra


  9. Which of the following are Tropical Grasslands ?
    I. Campos
    II. Pampas
    III. Savanna
    IV. Steppes

  10. A.

     I and IV

    B.

     I and III

    C.

     II and III

    D.

     I and III


  11. Summer rains in Australia broadly decreases from

  12. A.

     East to west

    B.

     West to east

    C.

     North to south

    D.

     South to north


  13. Although the equatorial regions have the highest annual average temperatures, the salinity in the oceans is highest near the tropics because:
    1. equatorial areas receive heavy rainfall
    2. salinity is not affected by temperature
    3. equatorial oceans experience a lot of turbulenees
    4. high relative humidity in equatorial areas checks evaporation

  14. A.

     1, 2 and 4

    B.

     1 and 3

    C.

     1, 3 and 4

    D.

     1 and 4


  15. What could be the main reason / reasons for the formation of African and Eurasian desert belt?
    1. It is located in the sub-tropical high pressure cells.
    2. It is under the influence of warm ocean currents.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context?

  16. A.

     1 only

    B.

     2 only

    C.

     Both 1 and 2

    D.

     Neither 1 nor 2


  17. The Veld grassland of South Africa experiences ________

  18. A.

     The Continental Savanna Climate

    B.

     The Maritime Savanna Climate

    C.

     The Steppe climate

    D.

     The Tropical desert climate


  19. Which of the following is a chemical weathering process ?

  20. A.

     Frost Action

    B.

     Hydraulic Action

    C.

     Oxidation

    D.

     Thermal Expansion