world physical geography section 5 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The Great Barrier Reef is broken in gaps due to

a) wave action

b) outpouring of river water into the sea

c) tropical cyclones

d) oceanic currents

Question : 2

Which of the following deserts has the highest gold deposits?

a) Gobi Desert

b) Kyzyl-Kum Desert

c) Tanami desert

d) Mojave desert

Question : 3

In which part of the world would you find the Veld ?

a) Australia

b) Argentina

c) South Africa

d) Central Europe

Question : 4

The satellites of which one of the following countries have helped in the preparation of a detailed and complete map of Antarctica?

a) France

b) Canada

c) U.S.A

d) Russia

Question : 5

Which of the following land forms is not formed by wind action?

a) Mushroom or Gara

b) Stone Latice

c) Inselberg

d) Sand bars

Question : 6

Match column I with column II and select the correct answer using the code given below the columns:

a) (A) – iii, (B) – ii, (C) – i, (D) – iv

b) (A) – iv, (B) – iii, (C) – ii, (D) – i

c) (A) – iii, (B) – iv, (C) – i, (D) – ii

d) (A) – iv, (B) – i, (C) – ii, (D) – iii