‘Death Valley’ situated in South California in the U.S.A is an example of which of the following ?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Rift Valley
A rift valley is formed on a divergent plate, deepened by the forces of erosion. A rift valley is a linear-shaped low land between several highlands or mountain ranges created by the action of a geological rift or fault. Death Valley in California, USA, is an example of such a rift valley.
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The Death Valley is known as ‘Devil’s Golf Course’ is located in–
Correct Answer:
(A) U.S.A
The Death Valley is popularly known as “Devil’s Golf Course” is located in Death Valley National Park of the Mojave Desert of United States of America. This Park is situated in eastern California. The Devil’s Golf Course is a large salt pan on the floor of Death Valley. In the Holocene Period, it contained 30 feet of deep water.
Ques: 3
The Death Valley is Known for its –
Correct Answer:
(A) Excessive Heat (Hotness)
Death Valley is located in the State of California (U.S.A). This is the lowest place of North America (-86 meter below the sea level) and second lowest to Laguna Del Carbon (-150 meter) of Argentina in the Western hemisphere. During summer maximum temperature reaches up to 56.70 C in this region. This is the hottest and most arid valley of the U.S.A.
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Panjshir Valley is located in –
Correct Answer:
(C) Afghanistan
Panjshir Valley is located in North Central Afghanistan about 150 Km north of Kabul, near the Hindu Kush Mountain Range, in the Panjshir province of Afghanistan. This valley was one of the main battle-grounds at the time of Soviet War.
Ques: 5
'Silicon Valley' in the United States of America is located in –
Correct Answer:
(B) California
Silicon Valley is located in the southern portion of the San Francisco Bay in California, U.S.A. It is famous for large scale manufacturing of computer chips.
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Taylor Valley is located in –
Correct Answer:
(B) Antarctica
Taylor Valley which is located in Antarctica was discovered by Robert Falcon Scott in 1903. He gave it the name ‘’Valley of the dead’’.
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Valley of the King is located in –
Correct Answer:
(A) Egypt
Valley of the King or Wadi-al-Muluk is located in Egypt. Its location is at 250 44’ Northern latitude and 320 36’ East meridian on the Western side of river Nile.
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Blind Valley is found in –
Correct Answer:
(A) Karst Region
A steep head valley, or Blind valley is a deep, narrow, flat-bottomed valley with an abrupt ending. Such valleys arise in limestone or Karst landscape.