Geographical Terms MCQs with Answers

Bay is considered as ?

• A.Inflow water of river
• B.Standing water body
• C.Outflow water of river
• D.Underground water reservoir

Past Paper MCQ

What is an Isthmus?

• A.A narrow waterway connecting two large water bodies
• B.A deep valley formed by river erosion
• C.A narrow piece of land connecting two large areas
• D.A raised landform with steep sides and a flat top

Areas where there is deficiency of rainfall are called _?

• A.Humid Areas
• B.Temperate Areas
• C.Arid Areas
• D.Tropical Areas

Islands which measure less than one acre (or less than 4046.86 meter square) are often referred to as?

• A.Islets
• B.Atolls
• C.Archipelagos
• D.Cays

A landmass bounded by sea on three sides is called

• A.Island
• B.Peninsula
• C.Isthmus
• D.Cape

Which circle of latitude is shown in the southern hemisphere and marks the boundary of the Antarctic region?

• A.Tropic of Capricorn
• B.Antarctic Circle
• C.Equator
• D.Arctic Circle

Which geographical feature is defined as a large, elevated area of flat land?

• A.Plain
• B.Plateau
• C.Valley
• D.Mesa

What is a long bay with steep sides, typically formed by a glacier, called?

• A.Canyon
• B.Fjord
• C.Ria
• D.Gorge

What is the name of the line that runs horizontally across the center of the world map?

• A.Prime Meridian
• B.Equator
• C.Tropic of Cancer
• D.International Date Line

Which line lies to the south of the Tropic of Capricorn?

• A.Equator
• B.Tropic of Cancer
• C.Antarctic Circle
• D.Arctic Circle