TNTET Paper 2 - Natural resources population disaster management and mapping basics. Online Test (MCQ Quiz)

1. Which of the following is an example of a renewable natural resource?

A) Coal B) Petroleum C) Solar energy D) Natural gas

2. What is the primary factor that influences the distribution of population across the globe?

A) Political boundaries B) Religious beliefs C) Climate and availability of water D) Technological advancement

3. Which of the following is NOT a type of disaster?

A) Earthquake B) Flood C) Drought D) Volcano eruption

4. What is the main purpose of a map?

A) To tell a story B) To represent a geographical area visually C) To predict future events D) To provide historical data

5. Which type of natural resource is finite and can be depleted over time?

A) Wind energy B) Water C) Minerals D) Forests

6. High population density is typically found in areas with:

A) Extreme cold climates B) Arid desert conditions C) Fertile plains and access to water D) High altitudes and mountainous terrain

7. A sudden, violent shaking of the ground, typically due to movements within the Earth's crust, is called:

A) Tsunami B) Landslide C) Earthquake D) Volcanic eruption

8. What does the scale of a map indicate?

A) The direction of north B) The symbols used on the map C) The ratio between a distance on the map and the corresponding distance on the ground D) The type of projection used

9. Which of the following is a non-conventional source of energy?

A) Coal B) Natural gas C) Biogas D) Petroleum

10. The process of people moving from one place to another, either permanently or temporarily, is known as:

A) Urbanization B) Industrialization C) Migration D) Population growth

11. A destructive wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption is called a:

A) Flood B) Cyclone C) Tsunami D) Landslide

12. What is the symbol used to represent a river on a map?

A) A dotted line B) A solid blue line C) A series of triangles D) A shaded area

13. Which of these is a metallic mineral resource?

A) Limestone B) Sandstone C) Iron ore D) Gypsum

14. A rapid increase in the number of people in a particular area is called:

A) Population decline B) Population explosion C) Population stability D) Population migration

15. A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water, is termed as:

A) Flood B) Drought C) Landslide D) Earthquake

16. What does a contour line on a map represent?

A) The boundary between two countries B) Lines of equal elevation above sea level C) The path of a river D) Areas of dense forest

17. Which of the following is a source of geothermal energy?

A) Tidal waves B) Heat from the Earth's interior C) Burning of biomass D) Sunlight

18. The movement of people from rural areas to urban areas is known as:

A) Ruralization B) Urbanization C) Suburbanization D) Industrialization

19. A large-scale fire that spreads quickly through a forest or wildland area is called a:

A) Bushfire B) Flood C) Landslide D) Volcanic eruption

20. What is the term for the imaginary line that passes through the center of the Earth and divides it into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

A) Prime Meridian B) Tropic of Cancer C) Equator D) Tropic of Capricorn

21. Which of the following is a non-renewable natural resource?

A) Solar power B) Wind power C) Coal D) Hydropower

22. The average number of people per unit area of land is known as:

A) Population distribution B) Population density C) Population growth rate D) Population composition

23. What is the primary goal of disaster management?

A) To increase the frequency of natural disasters B) To reduce the impact of disasters and save lives C) To relocate all populations to safe zones D) To ignore potential threats

24. Which direction is typically indicated by an arrow on the top of a map?

A) South B) East C) West D) North

25. Which natural resource is essential for photosynthesis in plants?

A) Oxygen B) Carbon dioxide C) Nitrogen D) Water

26. A large inflow of water onto land that is normally dry is called a:

A) Drought B) Tsunami C) Flood D) Landslide

27. What are the lines of latitude called?

A) Meridians B) Parallels C) Tropics D) Circles

28. Which of the following is a renewable energy source derived from the movement of air?

A) Solar energy B) Wind energy C) Tidal energy D) Biomass energy

29. The difference between the number of births and deaths in a population over a specific period is called:

A) Migration rate B) Population density C) Natural increase D) Dependency ratio

30. Which type of disaster is characterized by the movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope?

A) Avalanche B) Landslide C) Earthquake D) Volcanic eruption

31. What is the imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole and passes through Greenwich, London?

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

32. Which of the following is a mineral resource that is a non-fuel source?

A) Coal B) Natural gas C) Copper D) Petroleum

33. What is the term for the proportion of the population that is either too young or too old to work?

A) Working population B) Dependency ratio C) Population density D) Sex ratio

34. A storm characterized by strong rotating winds and heavy rainfall, often forming over warm ocean waters, is called a:

A) Blizzard B) Tornado C) Cyclone D) Sandstorm

35. What are the lines of longitude called?

A) Parallels B) Meridians C) Tropics D) Equators

36. Which of the following is a source of tidal energy?

A) Ocean currents B) The gravitational pull of the moon and sun C) Underwater volcanoes D) Wind

37. The ratio of males to females in a population is known as the:

A) Dependency ratio B) Population density C) Sex ratio D) Birth rate

38. Which of the following is a man-made disaster?

A) Earthquake B) Volcanic eruption C) Industrial accident D) Flood

39. What is the primary purpose of a legend or key on a map?

A) To show the scale of the map B) To indicate the direction of north C) To explain the meaning of symbols and colors used on the map D) To provide a title for the map

40. Which type of forest is a natural resource that helps in conserving soil and water?

A) Mangrove forests B) Tropical rainforests C) Temperate forests D) All of the above

41. When the birth rate is higher than the death rate, the population tends to:

A) Decrease B) Increase C) Remain stable D) Migrate

42. A devastating fire that engulfs a large area, often caused by lightning or human activity, is called a:

A) Wildfire B) Flood C) Drought D) Landslide

43. What is the term for the geographical region that experiences a specific climate and has characteristic vegetation and wildlife?

A) Biome B) Ecosystem C) Habitat D) Zone

44. Which of the following is a key component of effective disaster preparedness?

A) Ignoring early warning systems B) Developing evacuation plans C) Discouraging community involvement D) Stockpiling unnecessary goods

45. What is the main advantage of using renewable energy sources?

A) They are more expensive to produce B) They contribute significantly to air pollution C) They are replenished naturally and have lower environmental impact D) They are finite and will eventually run out

46. The concentration of population in cities and towns is called:

A) Rural settlement B) Urbanization C) Nomadic life D) Population decline

47. Which type of map shows the elevation of landforms using contour lines?

A) Political map B) Physical map C) Road map D) Climate map

48. A severe shortage of food, often caused by crop failure or natural disasters, is known as:

A) Famine B) Drought C) Poverty D) Malnutrition

49. Which of the following is a strategy for sustainable use of natural resources?

A) Over-exploitation and depletion B) Conservation and recycling C) Pollution of water bodies D) Deforestation

50. What is the term for the permanent removal of forests or woodlands to make way for something else?

A) Reforestation B) Afforestation C) Deforestation D) Urban sprawl

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