A. high mountains
B. sub-Arctic region
C. glaciated areas
D. coastal belt
Answer –C. glaciated areas
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82. The word ‘dendritic’ is associated with—[SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE) 2000] A. wind
B. waves
C. rivers
D. glaciers
Answer –C. rivers
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83. When the earth is at the maximum distance from the Sun, it is called:[SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE) 2000]
A. Aphelion
B. Perihelion
C. Equinox
D. Sidereal
Answer –A. Aphelion
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84. The scale that measures the intensity of earthquakes is called as:[SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE) 2000]
A. Vernier scale
B. Richter scale
C. Beaufort scale
D. Diagonal scale
Answer –B. Richter scale
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85. The main source of usable water on the Earth is:[SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE) 2000]
A. Oceans
B. Rivers
C. Underground water
D. Precipitation
Answer –C. Underground water
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86. Which of the following rivers lies in a rift valley?[SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE) 2000]
A. Luni
B. Chambal
C. Sone
D. Tapti
Answer –D. Tapti
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87. What is meant by Isthmus?[SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE) 2000]
A. Mouth of a river where it joins the sea
B. Narrow strip of water dividing two land masses
C. Narrow strip of land dividing two oceans
D. Narrow strip of land connecting two large areas of land
Answer –C. Narrow strip of land dividing two oceans
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88. Natural embankments found on upper valley sides are-known as: [SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE) 2000]
A. high banks
B. levees
C. bunds
D. ridge
Answer –B. levees
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89. Vocanoes are scattered: [SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE) 2000]
A. all over the world
B. only along the coasts
C. on the islands
D. mainly along young fold mountains
Answer –C. on the islands
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90. Which of the following minerals are required for smelting iron ore?[SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE) 2000]
A. Limestone and gypsum
B. Manganese and limestone
C. Limestone and coal
D. Gypsum and coal
Answer –B. Manganese and limestone
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