North America and South America - MCQs with answers - Part II

North America and South America - MCQs with answers - Part II

1. Which of the following are not warm current?

a. North Pacific Current
b. Caribbean Current
c. Florida Drift Current
d. California Current

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2. Which of the following are not cold current?

a. Labrador Current
b. Greenland Current
c. Gulf Stream Current
d. Benguela Current

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3. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.

I. The Westerlies bring heavy rainfall to the pacific coast throughout the year.

II. The North-East trade winds bring heavy rainfall to the highlands of the East Central America.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None

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4. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.

I. The Appalachian Highlands produce a large amount of anthracite and high grade bituminous coal.

II. It has the largest soft coal field in the world.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None

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5. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.

I. Panama Canal connects two great oceans the Atlantic and the Pacific.

II. By using the Panama Canal, shippers going from New York to San Francisco can cut down nearly 23,200 km of their journey.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None

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6. Match the following:

I. Detroit --------- A) Largest railway junction
II. Chicago -------- B) Hollywood
III. Los Angeles --- C) Textile and steel
IV. Buffalo -------- D) Automobile Industry

a. IA,IIB,IIIC,IVD
b. IB,IIC,IIID,IVA
c. IC,IID,IIIA,IVB
d. ID,IIA,IIIB,IVC

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7. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.

I. Indented coastline is a long and highly zigzag coastline with alternate creeks and capes or bays and headlands.

II. Canada has highly indented coastline.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None

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8. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.

I. Nova Scotia is noted for its apple orchard.
II. New Found land is famous for fishing grounds.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None

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9. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.

I. The tribes in the cold region of Canada are known Eskimos or Inuits.

II. A large number of lakes are found in Canada.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None

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10. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.

I. Miami is the second longest beach of the world.

II. The city of Las Vegas is located on the Lake Mead.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None

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