DAY – 17: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015
19 June 2015
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- Question 1 of 14
1. Question
There are many ways to prove that the earth is spherical. Which of the following is/are such ways?
- Sunrise and sunset
- Lunar eclipse
- Ship’s visibility
- Solar eclipse
Choose the correct answer using the codes below:
CorrectSolution: b)
Solar eclipse proves that the earth’s moon is spherical!
Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, Chapter – 1
IncorrectSolution: b)
Solar eclipse proves that the earth’s moon is spherical!
Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, Chapter – 1
- Question 2 of 14
2. Question
With reference to the Apollo 8 space mission of the United States Apollo space program, consider the following statements:
- It was the first manned mission to land on the Moon, on 20 July 1969
- It was the first manned spacecraft to leave Earth orbit, reach the Earth’s Moon, orbit it and return safely to Earth
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: b)
Moon landing took place during the Apollo-11 mission.
Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, Chapter – 1
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon_landing
https://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Apollo_8
IncorrectSolution: b)
Moon landing took place during the Apollo-11 mission.
Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, Chapter – 1
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon_landing
https://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Apollo_8
- Question 3 of 14
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The linear distance of a degree of latitude at the pole is a little shorter than that at the equator
- The average linear distance of a degree latitude is about 111 kilometers
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: b)
The linear distance of a degree of latitude at the pole is a little longer than that at the equator because of slight flatness of earth at the poles.
http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/geology/leveson/core/linksa/lat_long.html
Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, Chapter – 1
IncorrectSolution: b)
The linear distance of a degree of latitude at the pole is a little longer than that at the equator because of slight flatness of earth at the poles.
http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/geology/leveson/core/linksa/lat_long.html
Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, Chapter – 1
- Question 4 of 14
4. Question
With reference to twilight, consider the following statements:
- Twilight is produced by sunlight scattering in the upper atmosphere, illuminating the lower atmosphere so that the surface of the Earth is neither completely lit nor completely dark
- The further the Sun is below the horizon, the brighter the twilight (other things such as atmospheric conditions being equal)
- Auroras are nothing but twilight
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: d)
Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, Chapter – 1
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twilight
IncorrectSolution: d)
Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, Chapter – 1
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twilight
- Question 5 of 14
5. Question
With reference to the International Date Line (IDL), consider the following statements:
- Longitude 180 degree is demarcated as the International Date line passing through pole to pole
- If a person crosses this line and move towards the West, a day will be subtracted from the calendar
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: d)
IDL coincides with 180 degree antemeridian. It itself is not a longitude.
A traveler crossing the IDL eastbound subtracts one day, or 24 hours, so that the calendar date to the west of the line is repeated after the following midnight. Crossing the IDL westbound results in 24 hours being added, advancing the calendar date by one day. The IDL is necessary to have a fixed, albeit arbitrary, boundary on the globe where the calendar date advances in the westbound direction.
Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, Chapter – 1
IncorrectSolution: d)
IDL coincides with 180 degree antemeridian. It itself is not a longitude.
A traveler crossing the IDL eastbound subtracts one day, or 24 hours, so that the calendar date to the west of the line is repeated after the following midnight. Crossing the IDL westbound results in 24 hours being added, advancing the calendar date by one day. The IDL is necessary to have a fixed, albeit arbitrary, boundary on the globe where the calendar date advances in the westbound direction.
Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, Chapter – 1
- Question 6 of 14
6. Question
With reference to Earth’s interior, consider the following statements:
- Earth’s inner core is thought to a solid one despite extreme high pressure
- Asthenosphere is located in the lower mantle
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: a)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Structure_of_the_Earth
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asthenosphere
Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, Chapter – 2
IncorrectSolution: a)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Structure_of_the_Earth
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asthenosphere
Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, Chapter – 2
- Question 7 of 14
7. Question
Which of the following mountains is/are Block mountains?
- Rockies
- Andes
- Alps
- Himalayas
Choose the correct answer using the codes below:
CorrectSolution: d)
All are fold mountains.
Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, Chapter – 2
IncorrectSolution: d)
All are fold mountains.
Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, Chapter – 2
- Question 8 of 14
8. Question
With reference to basic and acid lavas, consider the following statements:
- Basic lava is highly viscous compared to acid lava
- Acid lava has high percentage of silica
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: b)
Basic lava is highly fluid.
Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, Chapter – 3
IncorrectSolution: b)
Basic lava is highly fluid.
Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, Chapter – 3
- Question 9 of 14
9. Question
The Krakatoa Volcano, whose explosion is considered to be the loudest sound ever heard in modern history, with reports of it being heard up to 3,000 miles, is located
CorrectSolution: c)
Krakatoa, or Krakatau (Indonesian: Krakatau), is a volcanic island situated in the Sunda Strait between the islands of Java and Sumatra in the Indonesian province of Lampung. The name is also used for the surrounding island group comprising the remnants of a much larger island of three volcanic peaks which was obliterated in a cataclysmic 1883 eruption, unleashing huge tsunamis (killing more than 36,000 people) and destroying over two-thirds of the island. The explosion is considered to be the loudest sound ever heard in modern history, with reports of it being heard up to 3,000 miles (4,800 km) from its point of origin. The shock waves from the explosion were recorded on barographs around the globe.
Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, Chapter – 3
IncorrectSolution: c)
Krakatoa, or Krakatau (Indonesian: Krakatau), is a volcanic island situated in the Sunda Strait between the islands of Java and Sumatra in the Indonesian province of Lampung. The name is also used for the surrounding island group comprising the remnants of a much larger island of three volcanic peaks which was obliterated in a cataclysmic 1883 eruption, unleashing huge tsunamis (killing more than 36,000 people) and destroying over two-thirds of the island. The explosion is considered to be the loudest sound ever heard in modern history, with reports of it being heard up to 3,000 miles (4,800 km) from its point of origin. The shock waves from the explosion were recorded on barographs around the globe.
Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, Chapter – 3
- Question 10 of 14
10. Question
The river capture is mainly caused by
CorrectSolution: d)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stream_capture
Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, Chapter – 5
IncorrectSolution: d)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stream_capture
Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, Chapter – 5
- Question 11 of 14
11. Question
Which of the following conditions is/are favorable for the formation of a delta?
- Active vertical and lateral erosion in the upper course of a river
- A tideless coast
- Shallow adjoining sea
- No large lakes in the course of river
Choose the correct answer using the codes below:
CorrectSolution: d)
Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, Chapter – 5
IncorrectSolution: d)
Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, Chapter – 5
- Question 12 of 14
12. Question
Which of the following is/are not landforms of glaciation?
- Eskers
- Seifs
- Drumlins
- Zeugen
- Roche Moutonnee
Choose the correct answer using the codes below:
CorrectSolution: b)
Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, Chapter – 6 & 7
IncorrectSolution: b)
Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, Chapter – 6 & 7
- Question 13 of 14
13. Question
Leading marine scientists have said that Coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region, including the Great Barrier Reef, recover faster from major stresses than their Caribbean counterparts. Consider the following reasons:
- The Indo-Pacific oceans have less seaweed compared to Caribbean
- The Indo-Pacific region has a lot of herbivorous fishes
- Presence of more warm ocean currents in the Indo-Pacific region
Which of the above reasons correctly explain the statement in the question?
CorrectSolution: a)
Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, Chapter – 11
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120712101545.htm
IncorrectSolution: a)
Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, Chapter – 11
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120712101545.htm
- Question 14 of 14
14. Question
Sargasso sea is located in
CorrectSolution: b)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sargasso_Sea
Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, Chapter – 12
IncorrectSolution: b)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sargasso_Sea
Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, Chapter – 12