geography

The sunshine duration of a place is recorded by a?

A. cup anemometer B. sundial C. sunshine recorder D. thermometer E. barometer Correct Answer: Option B - sundial

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The major useful component of the atmosphere is?

A. neon B. air C. dust particles D. carbon dioxide E. oxygen Correct Answer: Option E - oxygen

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The atmospheric condition of a place over a long period of time refers to its?

A. temperature B. weather C. pressure D. climate E. rainfall Correct Answer: Option B - weather

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A wave which retreats after hitting the coast is called?

A. backwash B. swash C. underflow D. trough E. wavelength Correct Answer: Option B - swash

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Which of the following affects the flow of ocean currents?

A. Latitude B. Humidity C. Longitude D. Earth's rotation E. Ocean depth Correct Answer: Option D - Earth's rotation

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A mountain that has been denuded is called?

A. horst B. a fold mountain C. a volcanic mountain D. a residual mountain Correct Answer: Option D - a…

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A composite cone is a volcano having successive layers of?

A. ash and cinder only B. cinder, ash and pyroclasts C. ash, acid lava and parasitic cones D. pyroclasts and…

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Which of the statements is not correct about sedimentary rocks? They

A. could be formed by water B. are usually in layers C. are non-crystalline D. often contain fossils E. are…

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All the following rocks are metamorphic except?

A. gneiss B. marble C. gabbro D. slate E. quartzite Correct Answer: Option C - gabbro

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Standard time zones are created because?

A. of the inconvenience of adjusting watches by travellers B. of the peculiar shapes and location of some countries C.…

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