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The main reason that the earth experiences highest temperatures in the subtropics in the northern hemisphere rather than at the equator is:

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Important Questions on Practice Test-World Geography

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Which of the following are the factors affecting Ocean Salinity?

1. Formation of ice on sea surface.
2. Influx of fresh river waters.
3. Ocean Currents
4. Environmental Pollution
5. Precipitation
6. Wind

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Which among the following are correctly matched according to the major occupation in their respective regions?

1. Equatorial - Growing of tropical crops

2. Mediterranean - Growing of citrus fruits

3. Temperate Grasslands - Animal rearing

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Which of the following statements are true about Midlatitude cyclones?
1. They usually move across North-America from east to west
2. They are generally found only over the Ocean
3. They generally bring clear skies and little precipitation
4. They are formed in regions of strong temperature contrasts
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Consider the following statements on Steppe climate:

1. It is characterised as semi-arid and Continental Climate

2. It is also known as Downs in Australia and Veld in South Africa

3. It has tall grasses due to abundant rainfall from westerlies

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Consider the following statements:
1. Seasonal reversal of wind is typical characteristic of Mediterranean climate
2. Climate determined by Ocean winds is the main characteristic of Equatorial Climate
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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The Earth revolves around the Sun in an elliptical path and the Sun is located at one focus of the ellipse. Imagine a situation is which Earth goes around the Sun on a circular path, which one among the following would result in under that situation?
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Consider the following statements regarding Meridians/ Longitudes of earth:

1. All meridians-run in a true North-South direction

2. Meridians are spaced farthest apart at the Equator and converge to common points at the poles

3. All meridians are always parallel to one another

4. An indefinite number of meridians may be drawn on a globe

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Which of the following statements about warm fronts is/are true?

1. A warm front is the surface boundary between a warm air mass and a cold air mass it is overtaking.
2. The slope of the warm front is very steep.
3. Cold air rises over the warm air along the warm front.

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