26. The hydrological cycle is a conceptual model that describes

A. the storage of water between biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and lithosphere
B. the movement of water between biosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere
C. both (a) and (b)
D. None of the above

27. The least explosive type of volcano is called

A. Basalt plateau
B. Cinder cone
C. Shield volcanoes
D. Composite volcanoes

28. The largest fish exporting region in the world is

A. the north-east Atlantic region
B. the north-east Pacific region
C. the north-west Pacific region
D. the south-east Asian region

29. The largest country of the world by geographical area is

A. Russia
B. Vatican City
C. Australia
D. USA

30. The hot and cold deserts together occupy nearly ____ land area of the world.

A. 1/2
B. 1/4th
C. 1/3rd
D. 3/4th