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Arcuate deltas are the most common type of deltas, example being Ganga delta, Rhine delta, Nile delta etc.
Consider the following statements regarding this type of delta.
1) It is formed when river water is denser than sea water.
2) It is formed when river water is as dense as sea water.
3) It is known as growing delta.
Choose the correct statement/s from the following codes.
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The atmosphere is a gaseous envelope which surrounds Earth’s surface.
Consider the following statements regarding the Earth’s atmosphere.
1) Rotation of Earth helps in binding of atmosphere to Earth’s surface.
2) It sustains life on the Earth by not allowing Earth to become too hot or too cold.
3) Content of water vapour increases from the equator towards the poles.
Choose the correct statement/s from the following code.
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Consider the following
1. These clouds are one of the highest clouds in the atmosphere
2. They are also called thunderheads and produce rains, thunder and lightning
Select the correct answer based on above statements
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Generally the incoming Solar radiations are absorbed, scattered and reflected in the
atmosphere. Based on the above statement which of the following is/are correctly
matched?
1) Clouds --- reflection.
2) Atmospheric gases --- scattering.
3) Dust particles, haze --- absorption.
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Consider the statements regarding the cyclones.
1) In a cyclone, the air circulation is anti-clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.
2) Tropical cyclones being embedded in the Trade winds, in general move from East to West.
3) Temperate cyclones being embedded in the Westerlies, in general move from West to East.
Choose the correct statement/s from the following codes.
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Coral reefs destruction is a major concern in the backdrop of Climate Change. Consider
the statements regarding the coral reefs.
1) Coral reefs are example of a symbiotic relation between coral polyps and
photosynthetic algae.
2) Coral reefs are confined to deep waters.
3) Coral reefs are marine equivalent of tropical rain forest.
Which of the statement/s is/are true?
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Consider the following statements.
1) Pelagic waters are the surface waters between two shorelines extensive upto the depth of 500 meters.
2) Benthic waters extend from the depth of 500 meters to the base of the ocean.
Which of the following statement/s is/are true?
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Frank Joseph land of Russia makes the northern most limit of summer vegetation in Tundra climate. Which is the type of precipitation that occurs in this region that supports this vegetation?
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With reference to frontal precipitation, consider the following statements:
1. Precipitation associated with a warm front is of long duration.
2. Heavy but short duration precipitation occurs because of stationary front.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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A particular ocean has a broad shape of ‘S’ in the North South orientation. Which is that ocean?
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