World Geography – Section 1

36. The infrared radiation by the sun are strongly absorbed by

A. carbon dioxide
B. water vapors
C. carbon dioxide and water vapors
D. ozone

Correct Answer: A. carbon dioxide

37. The latitude of a place expresses its angular position relative to the plane of

A. axis of the earth
B. north pole
C. south pole
D. equator

Correct Answer: D. equator

38. The landforms that are influences by several processes namely, weathering, erosion, deposition are known as

A. polygenetic landforms
B. structural landforms
C. polycyclic landforms
D. None of the above

Correct Answer: A. polygenetic landforms

39. The initial increase of the magnetic field in magnetic storms is caused

A. when the shock wave, associated with the gusty solar wind, compresses the magnetosphere
B. when there is a large decrease in field intensity
C. when the gust wind itself engulfs the magnetosphere
D. None of the above

Correct Answer: A. when the shock wave, associated with the gusty solar wind, compresses the magnetosphere

40. The island state of Australia is

A. Victoria
B. Queensland
C. Tasmania
D. New South Wales

Correct Answer: C. Tasmania

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