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The Fourth planet from the sun in the solar system is
AMercury
BUranus
CNeptune
DMars
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Question 12
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The gradual breakdown of rocks in situ by either physical or chemical process is called
AErosion
BDenudation
CWeathering
DDeposition
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Question 13
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The instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure is
AHygrometer
BBarometer
CThermometer
DAnemometer
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Question 14
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Which of the following features is of volcanic origin?
ASill
BZeugen
CLoess
DGorge
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Question 15
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Relief rainfall is common around the
ALowland areas
BPeneplains
CHighland areas
DSahara desert
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Question 16
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Which of the following environmental resources is non-renewable?
ARain
BMinerals
CWater
DOxygen
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Question 17
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The core of the earth is also called______?
AMesosphere
BLithosphere
CHydrosphere
DBarysphere
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Question 18
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Deposition of fine grained sand carried over long distance by wind is known as
AChernozem
BLaterite
CLoess
DPodzols
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Question 19
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Ash and cinder cones are associated with
AOzone depletion
BHurricanes activities
CEarthquakes
DVolcanic eruption
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Question 20
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Which of the following features could be found in the upper course of rivers?
AOx-bow lakes
BWaterfall
CDeltas
DLevees
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Question 21
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Wind erosion is common in arid areas because______?
ARains are widespread and long lasting
BWind speed is high and there are few wind breaks
CPressure falls below normal in desert areas
DThe rocks are resistant to heat
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Question 22
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The temperature at the foot of a mountain is 20oC. if the mountain is 6000 meters above sea level, what will be the temperature at the top of the mountain?
A-19.0oC
B-16.0oC
C14.0oC
D19.0oC
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Question 23
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Which of the following is a characteristic of igneous rock?
ALoose in composition
BArranged in layers
CCrystalline in nature
DPorous in granular structure
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Question 24
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The extent of a coastal erosion depends on the______?
AAmount of fresh water supplied by tributaries
BDepth of ocean water
CSalinity of the ocean
DNature of the waves
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Question 25
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Whenever volcanic eruption occurs______?
AA new flat surface emerges
BResidual mountains are formed
COverthrust fold is formed
DGases and molten magma are ejected
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Question 26
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During equinox_____?
AThe tropic of cancer experiences longer day than tropic of capricon
BAll places across the globe experience equal lengths of day and night
CThe length of day at the equator is shorter than at the tropic of Cancer
DThe moon is star shaped all through the night all over the world
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Question 27
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The part of the earth's crust which is made up of silica and alumina is the_____?
ASima
BMantle
CBarysphere
DSial
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Question 28
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The upfolded portion of a fold mountain is called_____?
ASial
BAnticline
CSyncline
DSill
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Question 29
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When does eclipse of the moon occur?
AWhen the earth comes between the sun and the moon
BWhenever the earth rotates through 360o
CWhen the sun comes between the moon and the earth
