51. The layer of the earth, immediately below the crust, is called

A. outer core
B. inner core
C. inner mantle
D. outer mantle


Correct Answer: D. outer mantle

52. The highest mountains in Africa, which is not part of any mountains chain, is

A. Mt. Aconcagua
B. Mt. Kilimanjaro
C. Mt. Kosciuszko
D. Mont Blanc


Correct Answer: B. Mt. Kilimanjaro

53. The heavier silicates named as ‘Sima’ or silica + magnesium are most abundant in the

A. crust
B. core
C. mantle
D. ocean floors


Correct Answer: D. ocean floors

54. The imaginary line on the earth’s surface, which closely follows the 180 º meridian, is called the

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


Correct Answer: A. International Date Line

55. The largest part of our hydrosphere is

A. Atlantic Ocean
B. Indian Ocean
C. Pacific ocean
D. Antarctica ocean


Correct Answer: C. Pacific ocean

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