Description : The gentle 'seaward sloping surface from the coasts is called _______. (1) Continental shelf (2) Continental rise (3) Abyssal plains (4) Submarine ridges
Last Answer : (1) Continental shelf Explanation: Continental Shelf is a gentle seaward sloping surface extending from the coasts towards the open sea. In all, about 7.5% of the total area of the oceans is covered ... a part of a continent with a relative rise in sea level or marine deposition beneath the water.
Description : The sea bed sloping gradually and bordering the continent is known as : (1) Coast (2) Continental Shelf. (3) Continental Platform. (4) Continental Slope.
Last Answer : Continental Shelf
Description : The coastal part of water bodies of the oceans which is structurally part of the mainland of the continents is called (1) isthumus (2) oceanic ridge (3) continental shelf (4) continental slope
Last Answer : continental shelf
Description : The coastal part of water bodies of the oceans which is structurally part of the mainland of the continents is called the (1) Isthmus (2) Oceanic ridge (3) Continental shelf (4) Continental slope
Last Answer : Continental shelf
Description : Terrigenous deposits are found in (1) Deep Sea Plain (2) Ocean Trenches (3) Rift Valley (4) Continental Shelf and Slope
Last Answer : Continental Shelf and Slope
Description : The sea bed sloping gradually and bordering the continent is known as: (1) Coast (2) Continental Shelf (3) Continental Platform. (4) Continental Slope.
Last Answer : (2) Continental Shelf Explanation: The continental shelf is the extended perimeter of each continent and associated coastal plain. Much of the shelf was exposed during glacial periods, but is now submerged ... accumulates as a pile or seaiment at the base of the slope, called the continental rise.
Description : Seismic sea waves which approach the coasts at greater force are known as (1) Tides (2) Tsunami (3) Current (4) Cyclone
Last Answer : Tsunami
Description : Vocanoes are scattered (1) all over the world (2) only along the coasts (3) on the islands (4) mainly along young fold mountains
Last Answer : on the islands
Description : Extensive deserts occur in the western tropical regions of continents because : (1) of easterly trade winds. (2) cold ocean currents flow along the western coasts. (3) of the effect of both the ... winds and cold ocean currents. (4) the rate of evaporation is greater along the western margin areas.
Last Answer : of the effect of both the offshore easterly trade winds and cold ocean currents.
Description : What do The continental shelf continental slope and continental rise combine to form the?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
Description : The continental shelf, continental slope, and continental rise to form the?
Last Answer : continental margin
Description : Mangrove forests occur in (1) high mountains (2) snowy plains (3) coastal swamps (4) interior plateaus
Last Answer : coastal swamps
Description : The area marked by internal drainage (1) Plateau (2) Plains (3) Deserts (4) Mountains
Last Answer : Deserts
Description : The climate of North America is influenced during winter by the (1) Polar airmasses (2) Warm airmasses (3) Continental airmasses (4) Tropical airmasses
Last Answer : Tropical airmasses
Description : What low ridges typically made of coral that rise to or near the ocean's surface.?
Last Answer : Reefs
Description : Which of the following is not true with regard to the coastal plains of India ? (a) The west coast has a narrow alluvial margin interspersed by hilly terrain (b) The eastern coast has a ... little indentation except towards the south (d) The west and east coasts, have the same alluvial features
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : The type of roof suitable in plains where rainfall is meagre and temperature is high is (A) Pitched and sloping roof (B) Flat roof (C) Shell roof (D) none of these
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : The rhythmic rise and fall of ocean water twice in a day is called (1) Tide (2) Ocean current (3) Wave (4) Water cycle
Last Answer : Tide
Description : Ice glacier’s melting is a common phenomenon linked to the rise in seawater level. The glaciers are predominantly present in (1) Greenland (2) Antarctica (3) Himalayas (4) Arctic
Last Answer : Antarctica
Description : The coastal part of water bodies of the oceans which is structurally part of the mainland of the continents is called – (1) Isthumus (2) oceanic ridge (3) continental shelf (4) continental slope
Last Answer : (3) continental shelf Explanation: The continental shelf is the extended perimeter of each continent and associated coastal plain. The shelf usually ends at a point of increasing slope (called the shelf break). The sea floor below the break is the continental slope.
Description : The coastal part of water bodies of the oceans which is structurally part of the mainland of the continents is called the- (1) Isthmus (2) Oceanic ridge (3) Continental shelf (4) Continental slope
Last Answer : (3) Continental shelf Explanation: The continental shelf is the extended perimeter of each continent and associated coastal plain. The shelf usually ends at a point of increasing slope (called the ... slope is the continental rise, which finally merges into the deep ocean floor the abyssal plain.
Description : petroleum and coal can be mined from the continental shelf -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The given statement is true.
Description : Which State in India has the broadest continental shelf? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : What is the average width of the continental shelf ?
Last Answer : The average width of the continental shelf is 60 km .
Description : How many nautical miles does the continental shelf extend ?
Last Answer : The continental shelf extends up to 350 nautical miles.
Description : Describe the continental shelf of the Indian Ocean.
Last Answer : Describe the continental shelf of the Indian Ocean.
Description : Complete the chain: Continental shelf, Archipelagos formed by coral atolls, Very wide on the western side of India
Last Answer : Complete the chain: A B C (1) Continental shelf (1) Archipelagos formed by coral atolls (1 ... ) Deep flat areas on the ocean bottom (4) Chagos
Description : Continental Shelf and Continental Slope.
Last Answer : Differentiate between: Continental Shelf and Continental Slope.
Description : Complete the chain: Continental Shelf, Mariana Trench, Methane Hydrate
Last Answer : Complete the chain: A B C (1) Continental Shelf (1) Mariana Trench (1) Methane Hydrate (2 ... Oceanic Trenches (4) Aldabra (4) Oil and Gas
Description : What transition between continental shelf and ocean basin describe?
Description : Among the following areas, the widest continental shelf of India is found: [IAS 1991] (a) around the Gulf of Cambay (b) around the Konkan coast (c) off the Krishna and Godavari deltas (d) around the Palk strait
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : 'Hinterland' refers to: (a) continental shelf in the sea from which oil can be extracted (b) natural harbour used for international trade (c) land region extending from a sea port (d) abandoned sea port where trade was carried out initially
Description : Which one of the following States in India has the broadest continental shelf? [IAS 2008] (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Gujarat (c) Karnataka (d) Tamil Nadu
Description : In March 2015 the Unted Nations decided to increase Pakistan’s Continental Shelf from 200 to 350 nautical miles. When did Pakistan submit its request for increasing limits of its Continental Shelf, to the United Nations? A. April 2009 B. October 2010 C. January 2011 D. January 2012
Last Answer : ANSWER: A
Description : Among the world oceans, which ocean is having the widest continental shelf? (1) Antarctic Ocean (2) Arctic Ocean (3) Indian Ocean (4) Atlantic Ocean
Last Answer : (2) Arctic Ocean Explanation: The Arctic Ocean has the widest continental shelf of all the oceans; it extends 1,210 km seaward from Siberia. From the shelf rise numerous islands, ... . Continental shelves are an extension of coastal plains and are characterized by broadly-sloping submerged plains.
Description : Terrigenous deposits are found in – (1) Deep Sea Plain (2) Ocean Trenches (3) Rift Valley (4) Continental Shelf and Slope
Last Answer : (4) Continental Shelf and Slope Explanation: In oceanography, terrigenous sediments are those derived from the erosion of rocks on land; that is, they are derived from terrestrial (as opposed to ... in submarine canyons on the continental slope. Turbidity currents carry them down into the deep sea.
Description : Mumbai High Oil Fields are located on the – (1) Continental Shelf of the Arabian Sea (2) West coastal plain (3) Western Ghats (4) Interior part of the Deccan
Last Answer : (1) Continental Shelf of the Arabian Sea Explanation: Mumbai High Oil Fields are located on the Continental Shelf of the Arabian Sea.
Description : Which State in India has the broadest continental shelf
Last Answer : Gujarat
Description : Fishing is highly developed along the western coast of India as (a) The continental shelf along the western coast is not well developed(b) The continental shelf along the western coast is well ... coast is well developed (d) The continental slope along the western coast is not well developed
Last Answer : (b) The continental shelf along the western coast is well pronounced
Description : Among the world oceans, which ocean is having the widest continental shelf ? (1) Antarctic Ocean (2) Arctic Ocean (3) Indian Ocean (4) Atlantic Ocean
Last Answer : Arctic Ocean
Description : The Northern Plains of India have a Continental type of climate. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Northern plains have continental climate because it is away from the moderating influence of the sea.
Description : Nagpur gets scanty rainfall because it is located with reference to Sahyadri Mountains, towards – (1) windward side (2) seaward side (3) onshore side (4) leeward side
Last Answer : (4) leeward side Explanation: Nagpur falls in a rain-shadow region (leeward side of mountain) of the Sahyadri mountain range (Western Ghats). The windward side receives abundant rainfall from the moisture laden winds, while thy moistureless winds characterize the other side.
Description : Which is an example of Abyssal Ingenous rock
Last Answer : Granite
Description : Sea level rise results primarily due to: (A) Heavy rainfall (B) Melting of glaciers (C) Submarine volcanism (D) Seafloor spreading
Last Answer : (B) Melting of glaciers
Description : The layer of atmosphere close to the earth’s surface is called (1) Exosphere (2) Troposphere (3) Stratosphere (4) Ionosphere
Last Answer : Troposphere
Description : Molten rock below the surface of the earth is called (1) Basalt (2) Laccolith (3) Lava (4) Magma
Last Answer : Magma
Description : The word Biosphere refers to : (1) Zone of soil, water and air around earth capable of supporting the flora and fauna. (2) Part of earth surface which can support the flora (3) Parts of air around earth a where life can exist (4) Zone of water on earth which can support life.
Last Answer : Zone of soil, water and air around earth capable of supporting the flora and fauna.
Description : The sphere of living matter together with water, air and soil on the surface of the earth is known as (1) Lithosphere (2) Biosphere (3) Hydrosphere (4) Atmosphere
Last Answer : Biosphere
Description : The food chain refers to the transfer of energy from : (1) the interior of the earth to the surface (2) lower to higher latitudes (3) one organism to another (4) organisms of the land to those of the sea by means of river
Last Answer : one organism to another