World Geography Quiz 71 (20 MCQs)

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1. A site on Earth that can be described with both physical and human characteristics is a

Correct Answer: B) Place.

2. On which continent would you find the Andes Mountains and the Amazon River?

Correct Answer: C) South America.

3. An important result of the Industrial Revolution in 19th century Western Europe was that

Correct Answer: C) Urbanization increased rapidly.

4. In Buddhism, the ultimate state of peace and enlightenment toward which people strive

Correct Answer: C) Nirvana.

5. Define windward.

Correct Answer: B) The side facing into the wind and from which the wind blows.

6. The luminous coloured ring, surrounding the sun is called the

Correct Answer: D) Corona.

7. Why is most of Earth's freshwater supply not available for consumption?

Correct Answer: C) It is frozen in glaciers and ice caps.

8. Geography can help determine the political boundaries of countries. What other discipline is related here?

Correct Answer: B) Political Science.

9. To add to; to formally incorporate additional territory

Correct Answer: D) Annex.

10. A system of authoritarian government headed by a monarch and whose position is usually inherited.

Correct Answer: A) Monarchy.

11. The main period of Mesozoic era include

Correct Answer: C) Triassic period, Jurassic period and cretaceous period.

12. Which fossil was discovered that linked primates with modern humans?

Correct Answer: A) Lucy.

13. A person who is always traveling from place to place is known as a .....

Correct Answer: D) Nomad.

14. Great variety in temperature and precipitation; experience all four seasons, but the length of seasons depends on the latitude

Correct Answer: A) Humid Continental.

15. Pluto is considered to be a(n)

Correct Answer: A) Dwarf planet.

16. Which region of the world experiences monsoons?

Correct Answer: C) Indian Ocean and surrounding area.

17. Jet streams blows

Correct Answer: A) From west to east.

18. Which of the following climate regions is most impacted by its proximity to water?

Correct Answer: D) Marine West Coast.

19. Which country is known as' the land of thunderbolt'?

Correct Answer: B) Bhutan.

20. The Grand Canyon was slowly created by what kind of external force?

Correct Answer: A) Water erosion.