100 Best Geography- Water Resources MCQs
Q33). A nautical mile is equal to
a).5060 feet
b).5280 feet
c).6060 feet
d).6080 feet
Correct Answer:
6080 feet
Explaination:
Q34). What is the average salt content in a litre of sea water ?
a).32 gm
b).35 gm
c).38 gm
d).40 gm
Correct Answer:
35 gm
Explaination:
Q35). Precipitation in the form of a mixture of rain and snow is called
a).Drizzle
b).Hail
c).Sleet
d).Snow
Correct Answer:
Sleet
Explaination:
Q36). The world’s most humid continent is
a).Asia
b).Europe
c).North America
d).South America
Correct Answer:
South America
Explaination:
Q37). Which of the following regions receives maximum rainfall in winters ?
a).Equatorial regions
b).Tropical monsoon regions
c).Tundra regions
d).Mediterranean regions
Correct Answer:
Equatorial regions
Explaination:
Q38). Which of the following is not an ideal condition for the formation of dew ?
a).Calm air
b).Cloudless sky
c).Warm days
d).Vicinity to water bodies
Correct Answer:
Warm days
Explaination:
Q39). High tides are caused at the time of
a).full moon
b).new moon
c).Both (A) and (B)
d).None of these
Correct Answer:
Both (A) and (B)
Explaination:
Q40). The salinity of sea water is highest at
a).Equator
b).Poles
c).Tropics
d).Enclosed seas
Correct Answer:
Tropics
Explaination: