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  1. Which type of climate is known for the maximum diurnal range of temperature?

  2. A.

     Mediterranean

    B.

     Equatorial

    C.

     Hot desert

    D.

     Cold desert

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  3. Of the following countries, the one which has predominantly the Mediterranean Climate is ________

  4. A.

     USA

    B.

     Italy

    C.

     Chile

    D.

     Australia

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  5. The most ideal conditions for the chemical weathering are found in ________

  6. A.

     Cold and dry regions

    B.

     Cold and humid regions

    C.

     Hot and dry regions

    D.

     Hot and humid regions

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  7. The 'Climate' is the average atmospheric conditions of an area over a considerable period of time. For proper conclusions, observations are needed for a minimum period of ________

  8. A.

     5 years

    B.

     10 years

    C.

     31 years

    D.

     35 years

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  9. Which one of the following factors is not a determining fact of the climate?

  10. A.

     Latitude

    B.

     Longitude

    C.

     Land and Sea contrasts

    D.

     Relief features

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  11. Climate change resulting in the rise of temperature may benefit which of the countries/regions?

  12. A.

     South Africa

    B.

     East Indies islands comprising of Java, Sumatra and Borneo

    C.

     The western coasts of South America

    D.

     Russia and Northern Europe

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  13. A geographic region has the following distinct characteristics:
    1. Warm and dry climate
    2. Mild and wet winter
    3. Evergreen oak trees
    The above features are the distinct characteristics of which one of the following regions?

  14. A.

     Mediterranean

    B.

     Eastern China

    C.

     Central Asia

    D.

     Atlantic coast of North America

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  15. Which of the following is not a product of the 'Monsoon Forests'?

  16. A.

     Teak

    B.

     Sal

    C.

     Olive

    D.

     Bamboo

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  17. Which of these statements are correct?
    1. In equatorial regions, the year is divided into four main seasons.
    2. In Mediterranean region, summer receives more rain.
    3. In China type climate, rainfall occurs throughout the year.
    4. Tropical highlands exhibit vertical zonation of different climates.

  18. A.

     1, 2, 3 and 4

    B.

     1, 2, and 3

    C.

     1, 2, and 4

    D.

     3 and 4

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  19. A weathering process in which layers of rocks peel off as expansion alternates with contraction, is known as ________

  20. A.

     Shattering

    B.

     Block separation

    C.

     Granular disintegration

    D.

     Exfoliation

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