Hygrometer is used to measure?

A. rainfall

B. wind direction

C. relative humidity

D. sunshine

The temperature at which condensation occurs when air is saturated is the?

A. freezing point

B. dew point

C. atmospheric point

D. boiling point

Spruce, pine and fir are trees associated with?

A. Savanna grassland

B. Coniferous forest

C. Mediterranean woodland

D. Tropical evergreen forest

The main process of soil formation in humid tropics is?

A. podzolization

B. calcification

C. laterization

D. salinization

Soils that are greatly influenced by the parent material in the process of their formation are referred to as?

A. mineral soils

B. zonal soils

C. intra-zonal soils

D. azonal soils

Which of the following sources of power supply is renewable?

A. Solar

B. Coal

C. Gas

D. Nuclear

The most critical element in an ecosystem is the?

A. number of species within the system

B. area covered by the system

C. energy flow within the system

D. rate of growth of species within the system

Flooding in coastal areas can best be checked by?

A. terracing

B. tree planting

C. channelization

D. contour ploughing

The major geographical factors that determine the pattern of population distribution include?

A. vegetation, soil, health care and climate

B. climate, vegetation, relief and accessibility

C. relief, minerals, accessibility and communication

D. agricullture, soil, climate and minerals

The population pyramid for a developed country has a narrow base which indicates?`

A. low birth rate

B. high birth rate

C. more females than males

D. high fertility ratio