geography

Plants that are highly tolerant of drought and can survive in dry habitats are referred to as?

A. hydrophytes B. mesophytes C. tropophytes D. xerophytes Correct Answer: Option D - xerophytes

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The texture of the soil depends on the constitution of?

A. sand. silt and humus B. sand, clay and stones C. sand, silt and clay D. sand, clay and quartz…

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A major characteristic of the tropical continental climate is the?

A. occurrence of high diurnal temperatures throughout the year B. Absence of cloud cover throughout the year C. prevalence of…

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The storm which occurs over the China Sea between latitudes 8° and 15° N and S of the equator is a?

A. tropical thunderstorm B. tornado C. typhoon D. temperature thunderstorm Correct Answer: Option C - typhoon

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The phenomenon of change in direction of wave fronts as the approach the sea shore is known as a?

A. wave refraction B. tidal wave movement C. wave drifting D. retrogradation Correct Answer: Option B - tidal wave movement

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An ox-bow lake is usually located in a?

A. volcanic crater B. karst valley C. river valley D. desert oasis Correct Answer: Option C - river valley

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Rocks that are composed of particles derived previously existing rocks are referred to as?

A. Metamorphic rocks B. intrusive igneous rocks C. sedimentary rocks D. extrusive igneous rocks Correct Answer: Option A - Metamorphic…

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Which of the following rock types is formed through the ejection of magma onto the surface of the earth?

A. Lignite B. Granite C. Slate D. Basalt Correct Answer: Option D - Basalt

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The rock type formed through the deposits compression of elastic particles is?

A. anthracite B. sandstone C. limestone D. mudstone Correct Answer: Option D - mudstone

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Th earth’s crust consists essentially of?

A. magnesium and silica B. silica and aluminium C. calcium and aluminium D. magnesium and calcium Correct Answer: Option B…

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