world physical geography section 1 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which one of the following continents has all types of climatic zones?

a) North America

b) South America

c) Asia

d) Australia

Question : 2

Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

a) Detroit — Lake Huron

b) Duluth — Lake Superior

c) Ottawa — Lake Ontario

d) Chicago — Lake Michigan

Question : 3

Which of the following statements concerning Mediterranean climatic region are correct ?

1. It is found in the latitude range 300 to 450 northern and southern hemisphere
2. Mediterranean climate experiences extreme temperature conditions.
3. In Mediterranean climate, rainfall occurs mainly during summer season
4. Mediterranean climate, rainfall is mainly due to westerlies.

a) 1 and 4 only

b) 1, 2 and 4

c) 3 and 4

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 4

The Equatorial Forests of the Amazon Basin in South America are known as

a) Taiga

b) Selva

c) Pampas

d) Tundra

Question : 5

Which of the following country has the longest overland tunnel?

a) Switzerland

b) Germany

c) France

d) Spain

Question : 6

What is the most commonly used building material in deserts ?

a) Wood

b) Mud and clay

c) Thatch and reeds

d) Bricks