World Geography – Section 1

16. The groundwater can become confined between two impermeable layers. This type of enclosed water is called

A. artesian
B. artesian well
C. unconfined groundwater
D. confined groundwater

Correct Answer: A. artesian

17. The largest glaciers are

A. mountain glaciers
B. alpine glaciers
C. continental glaciers
D. piedmont glaciers

Correct Answer: C. continental glaciers

18. The ionosphere includes

A. mesosphere
B. thermosphere
C. thermosphere and exosphere
D. thermosphere, exosphere and mesosphere

Correct Answer: C. thermosphere and exosphere

19. The highest degree of concentration of mineral deposits are found in

A. northeastern zone
B. northwestern zone
C. southern zone
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: A. northeastern zone

20. The group of minerals chemically containing hydrocarbons is

A. silicate group
B. organic group
C. oxide group
D. hydride group

Correct Answer: B. organic group

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