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Q81 :

The most fundamental principle of Earth Science 'Uniformitarianism' for the first time presented in the book entitled—

A
  

Principles of Geology

B
  

Geomorphology from the Earth

C
  

Unstable Earth

D
  

Theory of the Earth

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Correct Answer: D

Theory of the Earth

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Q82 :

Which of the following phrased the concept "Landscape is function of process, structure and stage"?

A
  

W.M. Davis

B
  

L. C. King

C
  

A.N. Strahler

D
  

Thornbury

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Correct Answer: A

W.M. Davis

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Q83 :

The theory of sea-floor spreading was proposed by—

A
  

Holmes and Davis

B
  

Airry and Pratts

C
  

Hess and Dietz

D
  

Wenger and Ratzel

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Correct Answer: C

Hess and Dietz

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Q84 :

The net results of water inputs and water outputs in Earth's hydrosphere is in a—

A
  

Steady-state equilibrium

B
  

Dynamic equilibrium

C
  

Quasi - steady - state equilibrium

D
  

Quasi-dynamic equilibrium

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Correct Answer: A

Steady-state equilibrium

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Q85 :

Which one of the following places on the earth is the hottest?

A
  

Quetta

B
  

Al Aziza

C
  

Jacobabad

D
  

Jaisalmer

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Correct Answer: B

Al Aziza

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Al Aziza is the hottest place on the earth. Al Aziza is located in Libya. On 13 September 1922, a high temperature of 58.0 °C (136.4 °F) was recorded in Al Aziza.

Q86 :

The term 'brine' is applicable to—

A
  

Arabian Sea

B
  

Baltic Sea

C
  

China Sea

D
  

Sargasso Sea

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Correct Answer: D

Sargasso Sea

Description:

The term "brine" is applicable to Sargasso Sea. The Sargasso Sea is a vast patch of ocean named for a genus of free-floating seaweed called Sargassum. Sargassum provides a home to an amazing variety of marine species.

Q87 :

Which one of the following marine ecosystems has the highest primary production?

A
  

Open seas

B
  

Tidal estuaries

C
  

Continental shelves

D
  

Algae beds and reefs

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Correct Answer: D

Algae beds and reefs

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Q88 :

Hekistotherms plants are found in—

A
  

Mediterranean climate

B
  

Hot desert

C
  

Equatorial climate

D
  

Cold desert

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Correct Answer: D

Cold desert

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Q89 :

Who among the following is the protagonist of Neo-Determinism?

A
  

Blache

B
  

Griffith Taylor

C
  

Bruhnes

D
  

Saur

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Correct Answer: B

Griffith Taylor

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Q90 :

Both Ulanbator in Mongolia and Lagos in Nigeria are example of

A
  

Primate cities

B
  

World cities

C
  

Enclaves

D
  

Edge cities

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Correct Answer: A

Primate cities

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