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Questions in geography

[Free] What causes gyres? A. deep currents B. the Coriolis effect C. the Equatorial countercurrent D. West Wind drift

[Free] Which of the following does NOT affect the movement of surface currents? A. salinity B. continent location C. Earth's rotation D. wind

[Free] The populations and areas of four states are shown. | | Population | Area ($km^2$) | | :------ | :---------- | :------------- | | State A | $1,055,173$ | 2,677 | | State B | $1,333,089$ | 36,418 | | State C | $3,596,677$ | 5,543 | | State D | $6,745,408$ | 10,555 | Which statement regarding these four states is true? A. The state with the lowest population has the greatest population density. B. The state with the second lowest population has the lowest population density. C. The state with the lowest population has the lowest population density. D. The state with the second greatest population has the lowest population density.

[Free] How would you describe the region you live in to somebody from a different country? (Landforms, Climate, Economy, Culture, People)

[Free] Compare renewable and non-renewable resources. Why are forests called the 'lungs of the planet'? Name different types of forests found in India. Describe the difference between evergreen forests, thorn, and scrub forests. Why are the forest areas shrinking? How can we protect forests? What is the importance of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks?

[Free] (a) Name two states that are affected by tropical cyclones on the eastern coast of India. (b) The temperate cyclones cause less damage than the tropical cyclones. Give any two points to support this statement. (ii) (a) Name the local wind that causes rainfall in the states of Assam and West Bengal in the month of April. (b) How is this rainfall beneficial for the states mentioned above?

[Free] Describe a time when you or someone you know experienced a natural calamity like a hurricane, flood, or storm.

[Free] 1. It is a region where all the risks are present. A. Region 2 B. Region 3 C. Region 4 D. none 2. It is the safest place in the country due to its very low risk in geologic disasters. A. Batanes B. Isabela C. Palawan D. Romblon 3. What is the common precursor (something that happened or existed before another event) of the natural disasters? A. earthquake B. landslide C. tsunami D. volcanic eruption 4. Which region is prone to earthquakes but not to a volcanic eruption? A. Cagayan Valley B. Eastern Visayas C. Metro Manila D. Northern 5. In which province should people refrain from building high rise houses? A. Agusan Del Norte B. Benguet C. Camiguin D. Davao 6. If an earthquake begins while you are in a building, the safest thing for you to do is ____ A. call home B. duck near a wall C. get under the strongest table, chair, or other pieces of furniture D. lie flat on the floor and cover your head with your hands 7. All of these are wise practices during an earthquake EXCEPT A. cover your head B. duck under the table C. park your car D. run to a tall tree 8. Tsunami comes when you suddenly observe the ocean water moving away from the beach. To save yourself from this calamity, you MUST ____ A. call the police B. run to the nearest hill or mountain C. stay in the middle of the beach D. take the time to pick up seashells 9. Why is it important to be aware of places prone to earthquakes? A. to identify what crop must be stored B. to identify what relief goods to be prepared C. to locate where to the next quake will occur D. to perform necessary precautions 10. What can be the WORST and IRREVERSIBLE effect of negligence or failure to prepare for natural geologic disasters? A. damage to properties B. death C. disease D. poverty

[Free] 2. What is the Ring of Fire? 3. What is an island? Give two examples. 4. Why are oceans important to life on Earth? 5. Why is the Indian Ocean named after India? 6. Write the names of continents in the order of their size, from the smallest to the biggest?

[Free] 1. Oceans can be as deep as ______. 2. The ______ is the outermost layer of Earth. 3. A ______ is the position or coordinate measured along the north pointing axis. 4. ______ are naturally occurring substances made up of one or more elements. 5. One of the most frequently found sedimentary rocks is ______. 6. ______ rocks are formed from the casts or fragments of other broken down rocks. Q#3: Multiple choice question. 1. The idea of continental drift was given by: a) Harry H. Hess b) J. Tuzo Wilson c) Alfred Wegener d) Frederick Vine