hydrosphere & oceanography section 6 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

a) A - 3; B - 4; C - 1; D - 2

b) A - 3; B - 1; C - 4; D - 2

c) A - 2; B - 1; C - 4; D - 3

d) A - 2; B - 4; C - 1; D - 3

Question : 2

What is true about Nile?

1. Forms the largest delta of the world
2. The longest river in the world
3. Provides fertile soils and water for irrigation in a desert region
4. The most voluminous river

a) 3 and 4

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) 1 and 3

Question : 3

The tides in the sea are primarily due to

a) the gravitational effect of the Moon on the Earth

b) the gravitational effect of the Sun on the Earth

c) the atmospheric effect of the Earth

d) the gravitational effect of Venus on the Earth

Question : 4

The high tide in the Ocean is caused by

a) Moon

b) Stars

c) Earthquake

d) Sun

Question : 5

The Great Barrier Reef is located in

a) Atlantic Ocean

b) Mediterranean Sea

c) Pacific Ocean

d) Indian Ocean

Question : 6

Strait of Hormuz lies between

a) Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea

b) Arabian Sea and Red Sea

c) Black Sea and Marmara Sea

d) Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman