SS2 Third Term Geography Past Questions And Answers

Each query is a compass guiding students through the diverse landscapes of geographical knowledge. Multiple-choice options accompany each question, challenging students to navigate their understanding. Let’s dive into the next chapter of geographical discovery.

 

Question: Which biome is characterized by sparse vegetation, low precipitation, and extreme temperature variations?

 

A) Desert

B) Rainforest

C) Tundra

D) Grassland

Answer: A) Desert

Question: What is the term for the process of rocks breaking down into smaller particles due to chemical, physical, or biological factors?

 

A) Erosion

B) Weathering

C) Deposition

D) Sedimentation

Answer: B) Weathering

Question: In which mountain range would you find Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak?

 

A) Andes

B) Himalayas

C) Alps

D) Rockies

Answer: B) Himalayas

Question: What is the primary cause of the formation of ocean trenches?

 

A) Plate convergence

B) Plate divergence

C) Subduction

D) Seafloor spreading

Answer: A) Plate convergence

Question: Which latitude receives the most direct sunlight and experiences the highest temperatures?

 

A) 0° (Equator)

B) 23.5° N (Tropic of Cancer)

C) 66.5° N (Arctic Circle)

D) 90° N (North Pole)

Answer: A) 0° (Equator)

Question: What is the primary factor influencing the distribution of deciduous forests?

 

A) Temperature

B) Precipitation

C) Altitude

D) Soil type

Answer: B) Precipitation

Question: Which continent is known as the “Dark Continent”?

 

A) Asia

B) Africa

C) South America

D) Antarctica

Answer: B) Africa

Question: What is the main economic activity in the Pampas region of South America?

 

A) Mining

B) Agriculture (cattle ranching)

C) Fishing

D) Manufacturing

Answer: B) Agriculture (cattle ranching)

Question: Which atmospheric layer contains the phenomenon known as the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)?

 

A) Troposphere

B) Stratosphere

C) Mesosphere

D) Thermosphere

Answer: D) Thermosphere

Question: In which ocean would you find the Mariana Trench, the deepest point on Earth’s seabed?

 

A) Atlantic Ocean

B) Indian Ocean

C) Southern Ocean

D) Pacific Ocean

Answer: D) Pacific Ocean

Question: What is the primary reason behind the shifting of the Earth’s tectonic plates?

 

A) Earth’s rotation

B) Gravitational pull

C) Convection currents in the mantle

D) Solar radiation

Answer: C) Convection currents in the mantle

Question: Which river is often referred to as the “Mother of Rivers” in India?

 

A) Ganges River

B) Yamuna River

C) Brahmaputra River

D) Indus River

Answer: A) Ganges River

Question: What is the primary purpose of the Suez Canal?

 

A) Irrigation

B) Navigation

C) Hydroelectric power generation

D) Trade shortcut between the Mediterranean and Red Seas

Answer: D) Trade shortcut between the Mediterranean and Red Seas

Question: In which ocean would you find the Great Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

 

A) Atlantic Ocean

B) Indian Ocean

C) Southern Ocean

D) Pacific Ocean

Answer: D) Pacific Ocean

Question: Which type of plate boundary is associated with the creation of new oceanic crust?

 

A) Divergent boundary

B) Convergent boundary

C) Transform boundary

D) Passive boundary

Answer: A) Divergent boundary

Question: What is the primary cause of the deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest?

 

A) Urbanization

B) Mining

C) Agricultural activities (logging and clearing for farming)

D) Climate change

Answer: C) Agricultural activities (logging and clearing for farming)

Question: Which country is known for its unique fjords, formed by glacial activity?

 

A) Iceland

B) New Zealand

C) Norway

D) Canada

Answer: C) Norway

Question: What is the significance of the Himalayan mountain range in terms of climate?

 

A) It blocks cold winds, creating a barrier to cold air masses

B) It intensifies monsoon rains

C) It causes the rain shadow effect

D) It leads to the formation of tornadoes

Answer: C) It causes the rain shadow effect

Question: Which continent is the largest in terms of land area?

 

A) Asia

B) Africa

C) North America

D) South America

Answer: A) Asia

Question: What is the primary reason behind the formation of ocean currents?

 

A) Wind

B) Earth’s rotation

C) Seafloor topography

D) Salinity variations

Answer: A) Wind