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91.

When is the Summer Solstice?

A.	23-Jul	B.	21-Jun
C.	20-May	D.	13-Apr

92.

Where is the Torrid Zone?

A.	One either side of the Tropics.	B.	Between the Arctic and Antarctic Circles.
C.	One either side of the Equator, up to the Tropics.	D.	Along the Equator.

93.

What are permeable rocks?

A.	They soak up water	B.	They are oil-bearing rocks.
C.	They are porous rocks.	D.	They allow water to pass through them easily.

94.

Which ocean surrounds Antarctica?

A.	Indian Ocean.	B.	Southern Ocean.
C.	Pacific Ocean	D.	Atlantic Ocean.

95.

When is the Vernal Equinox?

A.	25-Dec	B.	21-Mar
C.	28-Feb	D.	14-Jan

96.

What are those unique "Pillar" formations found limestone caves?

A.	Satellites	B.	Pillar Rocks
C.	Stalactites, from the roofs, and stalagmites, rising from the floor.	D.	Stratified rocks.

97.

What is another name for a Highland climate?

A.	A Himalayan climate	B.	A Scottish climate
C.	A Hill climate	D.	An Alpine climate

98.

What common feature do Intermountain, Piedmont, and Continental describe?

A.	Types of plateaus	B.	Types of soils
C.	Types of rocks	D.	Types of weather

99.

What happens during the equinoxes?

A.	The countries along the Equator are in darkness.	B.	The countries along the Equator are at their hottest.
C.	The countries along the Equator are at their wettest.	D.	The sun shines vertically over the Equator.

100.

What are Chernozem soils?

A.	Black soils of great fertility - as in the Steppes.	B.	Infertile soils.
C.	Soils affected by radiation.	D.	Soils found in Eastern Europe