Geography Past Questions And Answers
251
The instrument used for measuring relative humidity is called
- A. hygrometer
- B. wind vane
- C. anemometer
- D. thermometer
252
The highest spot on the mapped area is approximately
- A. 1300 metres
- B. 1250 metres
- C. 1150 metres
- D. 1050 metres
253
The most important effect of migration on population is?
- A. high mortality
- B. even distribution
- C. water pollution
- D. redistribution
254
The predominant process of weathering in the desert region is
- A. biological
- B. chemical
- C. physical
- D. solution
255
Which of the following landforms is not produced by faulting?
- A. fault scrap
- B. rift valley
- C. sill
- D. horst
256
The Farthest planet from the sun in the solar system is_______
- A. pluto
- B. earth
- C. saturn
- D. mercury
257
The dynamic and interdependent complex interaction of soil,climate and vegetation with its animal population is called
- A. food chain
- B. ecosystem
- C. carbon cycle
- D. hydrological cycle
258
The rocks of the basement complex are generally referred to as?
- A. older granites
- B. younger granites
- C. sedimentary formations
- D. volcanic rocks
259
The level of development of the soil profile is determined by?
- A. climate
- B. time
- C. parent material
- D. organic matter
260
The process of removing soluble substances such as mineral salt into lower layers of the soil is called
- A. translocation
- B. leaching
- C. eluvation
- D. illuviation