world physical geography section 1 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

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 : 2

In which one of the following region are the Andes mountains located?

a) West Europe

b) East Europe

c) South America

d) South Africa

Question : 3

Suez Canal connects

a) Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea

b) Red Sea and Arabian Sea

c) North Sea and Baltic Sea

d) Arabian Sea and Mediterranean Sea

Question : 4

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

a) North America

b) South America

c) Asia

d) Australia

Question : 5

Which of the following is not a major plate of the world?

a) Caribbean plate

b) American plate

c) Pacific plate

d) Australian plate

Question : 6

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

a) Taiga

b) Selva

c) Pampas

d) Tundra