Advanced Physical Geography Quiz

A rigorous set of nine hard questions probing deep knowledge of Earth’s physical processes.

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Quiz Questions

Answer all questions below and test your knowledge.

  1. 1

    Which ocean basin contains the oldest known oceanic lithosphere?

    Question 1
  2. 2

    The Himalayas are primarily the result of which tectonic interaction?

    Question 2
  3. 3

    Which river has the highest mean annual discharge into the ocean?

    Question 3
  4. 4

    In the Köppen system, a climate with cold, dry winters and warm, wet summers is classified as:

    Question 4
  5. 5

    The deep‑water formation site that drives the global meridional overturning circulation is located in which region?

    Question 5
  6. 6

    During the Last Glacial Maximum, sea level was approximately how many meters below present?

    Question 6
  7. 7

    The dominant wind erosion process that creates yardangs in arid basins is called:

    Question 7
  8. 8

    In the Soil Taxonomy, which order is characterized by thick organic layers over permafrost?

    Question 8
  9. 9

    The Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) of the 1815 eruption of Tambora was:

    Question 9

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