A map with a scale of 1:40 000 is reduced to one quarter of its size , what is the new scale?

A. 1:10 000

B. 1:50 000

C. 1:160 000

D. 1:200 000

An instrument used for setting out right angle in surveying a parcel of land is?

A. a ranging pole

B. an optical square

C. a measuring rod

D. Abney level

An example of a great circle is?

A. the equator

B. the earth

C. latitude 66 1\2

D. latitude 23 1/2

A metamorphosed form of shale is?

A. slate

B. marble

C. quartzite

D. gneiss

Sandstone can be classified as?

A. argillaceous

B. calcareous

C. carbonaceous

D. aranaceous

A Karst feature in its advanced stage of development is?

A. terra rosa

B. Sink hole

C. Karst valley

D. Karst window

The common features of the middle course of a river are?

A. U-shaped valley and flood plains

B. V-shaped valley and rapids

C. broad interfluves and distributaries

D. interlocking spurs and meanders

A form of chemical weathering is?

A. fragmentation

B. exfoliation

C. carbonation

D. shattering

Ocean currents affects the coast they wash when?

A. prevailing winds are offshore

B. prevailing winds are onshore

C. there are no prevailing winds

D. the ocean floods the shore

Wind vane is used to record the?

A. speed of the wind

B. type of wind

C. force of the wind

D. direction of the wind