hydrosphere & oceanography section 1 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The largest amount of fresh water on our planet is in

a) Underground water

b) Glaciers and mountains

c) River

d) Lakes and streams

Question : 2

Identify the correct statement pertaining to the Mid-Atlantic Ridge from the floor of Atlantic Ocean among the following—

a) Almost 6 km above

b) Almost 5 km above

c) Almost 3 km above

d) Almost 4 km above

Question : 3

Which of the following is the largest navigation canal of the world?

a) Suez Canal

b) Soo Canal

c) Kiel Canal

d) Panama Canal

Question : 4

Best way to conserve our water resources :

a) All of the options mentioned here.

b) Encouragement of natural regeneration of vegetation

c) Rain water harvesting

d) Sustainable water utilization

Question : 5

The ‘EL Nino’ phenomena which spark climatic extreme around the globe, originates in the

a) Atlantic Ocean

b) Indian Ocean

c) Sea of China

d) Pacific Ocean

Question : 6

One will not have to pass through the Suez Canal while going from Bombay to

a) Benghazi

b) Port Said

c) Alexandria

d) Suez