Physical Geography Quiz 10 (20 MCQs)

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1. The part of the Earth containing water is called the .....

Correct Answer: B) Hydrosphere.

2. The tallest mountain in Japan is:

Correct Answer: D) Mount Fuji.

3. A ..... region has one or more common features that make it different from surrounding areas.

Correct Answer: B) Formal.

4. Mexico's 3 large mountain ranges are called the .....

Correct Answer: A) Sierra Madre.

5. It provides important shipping routes from the east and is home to the grand Banks, on of the world/s great fisheries.

Correct Answer: B) Atlantic Ocean.

6. Which part of Australia is mostly desert and gets very little rain.

Correct Answer: C) Central.

7. He created astrolabe that was a significant advance over two dimensional maps?

Correct Answer: C) Martin Behaim.

8. Which of these natural resources does the Middle East have in abundance?

Correct Answer: D) Oil.

9. Australia is both a ..... and a .....

Correct Answer: A) Continent/Country.

10. This is the feature on a map that shows you direction:

Correct Answer: C) Compass Rose.

11. What is a difference between human and physical geography?

Correct Answer: B) Human geography is man-made while physical is natural.

12. Which body of water lies between the Balkan peninsula, Italy, and Northern Africa?

Correct Answer: D) The Mediterranean Sea.

13. Kolli hills is a small mountain range located in district.

Correct Answer: D) Namakkal.

14. Europe is warmed by wind currents called the .....

Correct Answer: C) Westerlies.

15. What term refers to people changing the environment?

Correct Answer: B) Modify.

16. MAHENDRAGIRI HILLS IS A CONTINOUS RANGE LOCATED ALONG THE BORDER OF KANYAKUMARI AND .....

Correct Answer: A) THIRUNELVELI.

17. Which of the following is an example of a Renewable Resource?

Correct Answer: D) Wind.

18. What causes the seasons to change on Earth?

Correct Answer: D) The Earth's tilt as it revolves around the sun.

19. There are several large bodies of water touching North America. Which of the following does NOT touch North America?

Correct Answer: E) Indian.

20. What waterway connects the Gulf of St. Lawrence to Lake Ontario?

Correct Answer: B) St. Lawrence River.