Geography 2015 Flashcards
(36 cards)
Which country in South-West Asia does not open out to the Mediterranean Sea?
Jordan
Jordan is bounded by Syria and Israel towards the Mediterranean.
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
An intercontinental sea that separates Europe from Africa
It is connected to the Atlantic Ocean and surrounded by the Mediterranean Basin.
List countries bordered by the Mediterranean Sea.
- Albania
- Algeria
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Egypt
- France
- Greece
- Israel
- Italy
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Malta
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Syria
- Tunisia
- Turkey
Which climate region is characterized by hot and wet conditions year-round?
Equatorial climate
Found in regions like the Amazon basin and Congo basin.
What describes the equatorial climate?
High annual rainfall and constant temperatures
It rains almost every day.
What is the Warm Temperate Western Margin Climate also referred to as?
Mediterranean type of climate
Most areas with this climate are situated around the Mediterranean Sea.
What are the characteristics of the Monsoon type of climate?
Onshore wet monsoon in summer and offshore dry monsoon in winter
Best developed in the Indian subcontinent.
What defines the Sudan or Savannah Climate?
Transitional type of climate between equatorial forests and hot deserts
Best developed in Sudan, Africa.
Why do cyclones not originate in the South Atlantic and South-Eastern Pacific regions?
Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone seldom occurs
Lack of ITCZ leads to difficulty in generating tropical cyclones.
What drives the equatorial counter-current?
Convergence of the two equatorial currents
It is influenced by Earth’s rotation.
What causes tides in the oceans and seas?
Gravitational force of the Moon, Sun, and centrifugal force of the Earth
The Moon’s pull is the major cause of tides.
Which state of India is the easternmost?
Arunachal Pradesh
It lies at the longitude of 97°25’E.
Which pair of states indicates the easternmost and westernmost states of India?
Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat
Gujarat is located at longitude 68°7’E.
Which pairs of pilgrimage sites are correctly matched?
1 only
Srisailam is correctly matched with Nallamala Hills.
Which rivers are tributaries of the Godavari?
Indravati and Pranahita
They are part of the left bank tributaries.
Which region of India has a combination of mangrove, evergreen, and deciduous forests?
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The region has diverse forest types and high forest coverage.
Which National Park has a climate varying from tropical to arctic?
Namdapha National Park
It is known for its biodiversity and four species of big cats.
What is the highest point in Namdapha National Park?
Dapha Bum (4500 m)
What are the four feline species of big cats found in the Namdapha National park?
- Tiger (Panthera tigris)
- Leopard (Panthera pardus)
- Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa)
- Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia)
The park is unique for having all four species in one location.
Which group of species is abundant in the Namdapha National Park?
Lepidoptera species
Both butterflies and moths are equally abundant.
Name a highly endangered ape species found in the Namadapha National Park.
Hoolock Gibbons (Hylobates Hoolock)
This species is the only ape found in India.
What are some important animals found in the Namadapha National park?
- Elephants
- Black bears
- Indian Bison
- Several species of deer
- Reptiles
- Arboreal animals
The park hosts a diverse range of wildlife.
How many bird species are recorded in the Namadapha National Park?
More than 425 bird species
Includes five species of hornbills.
What is one of the rarest and endangered orchids found in the Namadapha National Park?
Blue Vanda
This orchid is known for its rarity.
