hydrosphere & oceanography section 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The ocean current different from the remaining three is

a) Peruvian

b) South Equatorial

c) Benguela

d) Brazilian

Question : 2

The deepest lake of the world is

a) Tanganyika

b) Nyasa

c) Baikal

d) Crater

Question : 3

Where is the ocean current called the ‘Gulf Stream’ found?

a) South Pacific Ocean

b) North Pacific Ocean

c) Atlantic Ocean

d) Indian Ocean

Question : 4

Sea water is saltier than rain water because

a) the air around the sea is saltish

b) sea animals are salt producing

c) rivers wash away salts from earth and pour them into the sea

d) sea beds have salt producing mines

Question : 5

On the basis of area and volume, the largest lake of the world is

a) Michigan Lake

b) Baikal Lake

c) Aral Sea

d) Caspian Sea

Question : 6

Where is ‘Ninety East Ridge’ situated?

a) Arctic Ocean

b) Atlantic Ocean

c) Pacific Ocean

d) Indian Ocean