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Physical Geography Quiz

#1

Which of the following is not a type of cloud?

Lithosphere
Explanation

Lithosphere is not a type of cloud.

#2

Which of the following is NOT a primary factor affecting climate?

Longitude
Explanation

Longitude is not a primary factor affecting climate.

#3

What is the term for the process of water changing from a gas to a liquid?

Condensation
Explanation

Condensation is the process of water changing from a gas to a liquid.

#4

Which of the following is NOT a type of plate boundary?

Equatorial boundary
Explanation

Equatorial boundary is not a type of plate boundary.

#5

What is the name of the process by which water vapor turns directly into ice without first becoming a liquid?

Deposition
Explanation

Deposition is the process by which water vapor turns directly into ice without first becoming a liquid.

#6

What causes the Coriolis effect?

Rotation of the Earth
Explanation

Coriolis effect is caused by the rotation of the Earth.

#7

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

Nitrogen
Explanation

Nitrogen is not a greenhouse gas.

#8

What is the primary cause of soil erosion?

Water
Explanation

Water is the primary cause of soil erosion.

#9

Which of the following is NOT a type of desert?

Monsoon desert
Explanation

Monsoon desert is not a type of desert.

#10

What is the name for the process of physical breakdown of rocks into smaller particles?

Weathering
Explanation

Weathering is the process of physical breakdown of rocks into smaller particles.

#11

What is the name for a large body of air with uniform temperature and humidity?

Air mass
Explanation

A large body of air with uniform temperature and humidity is called an air mass.

#12

Which ocean is the largest in terms of both surface area and volume?

Pacific Ocean
Explanation

The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in terms of both surface area and volume.

#13

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a tropical rainforest?

Distinct dry season
Explanation

Distinct dry season is not a characteristic of a tropical rainforest.

#14

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to the formation of soil?

Population density
Explanation

Population density is not a factor contributing to the formation of soil.

#15

What is the name for the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces through physical or chemical means?

Weathering
Explanation

Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces through physical or chemical means.

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