The principal of a closed traversed is that?

A. The compass is read at each point in turn and as a check, back bearings are taken

B. the compass is read and forward bearings are taken

C. the compass is read at each point and plotted as a check

D. the compass is read at each point and turned back at each point

Which equatorial circumference of the earth is?

A. 20 084km

B. 30 084km

C. 40 084km

D. 60 084km

Which of the following rocks is suitable for the construction of roads and building purposes?

A. Limstone

B. Basalt

C. Granite

D. Graphite

Mountains formed as a result of compressional forces are known as?

A. Block Mountains

B. Fold Mountains

C. Residual Mountains

D. Volcanic Mountains

The Mediterranean Sea has a higher salinity than the oceans because?

A. the surrounding soils in a place

B. there is low rainfall in the region

C. the area has a higher temperature

D. of dead animals fossils

Sun-dial is used for recording the?

A. amount of sunshine in a place

B. duration of sunshine in a place

C. position of the sun in a place

D. intensity of sunshine within a period of time

Pine, fir, larch and spruce are commonly found in?

A. deciduous forest

B. equatorial forest

C. coniferous forest

D. mangrove forest

The major components of soils are?

A. organic matter, texture, structure and air

B. texture, organic matter, water and air

C. water, air,mineral and organic matter

D. water, texture, nutrients and mineral

The actual amount of water vapour present in the air which is expressed in grams per cubic metre is?

A. humidity

B. actual humidity

C. relative humidity

D. absolute humidity

Soil forming process in the hot, humid tropics where rainfall and temperature are high throughout the year is known as?

A. laterization

B. podzolization

C. calcification

D. salinization