Physical weathering is expected to be most active in the

A. tropical continental region

B. hot desert region

C. warm temperature region

D. arctic region

Which of the following is a feature of extrusive vulcanicity?

A. lopolith

B. sill

C. composite cone

D. batholith

The correct sequence in the process of denudation is

A. weathering-transportation-erosion-deposition

B. waethering-erosion-deposition-transportation

C. erosion-weathering-transportation-deposition

D. weathering-erosion-transportation-deposition

The movement and direction of ocean currents are affected by the

A. rate of evaporation of sea water

B. rotation of the earth

C. volume of ocean water

D. relief of the ocean bed

Temperatures are high throughout the year in the equatorial areas mainly because

A. insolation is constantly high

B. of permanent cloud cover

C. equatorial area are influenced by currents

D. there are few highlands to reduce temperature

The difference in the readings on the wet and dry-bulb thermometers is used to determine

A. atmospheric pressure

B. precipitation

C. evaporation

D. relative humidity

The instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure is known as

A. rain guage

B. thermometer

C. barometer

D. sundial

The variation in salinity of sea water depends on all the following factors except the

A. rate of evaporation

B. amount of fresh water supplied by rivers

C. rate of water mixing by ocean current

D. slope of the land

Heavy rainfall is often associated with high temperature because

A. area of high temperature are always influenced by cold winds

B. cold air cools down slowly to make condensation possible

C. cold air retains moisture better than warm air

D. warm air is capable of holding more moisture than cold air

Downward-growing pinnacles that hang from the roofs of caves in limestone regions are called

A. stalactites

B. clints

C. zeugen

D. grikes