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18 Jan 2026
What is the primary temperature criterion for classifying a region as a Polar (E) climate zone?
💡 Explanation:In the Köppen-Geiger climate classification system, the Polar (E) group is defined by the fact that the average temperature of the warmest month is below 10°C (50°F). This fundamental criterion determines that the region is too cold to support tree growth, which is a key characteristic of the polar climate. Sub-types like Ice Cap (EF) have all months below 0°C, but the general 'E' group definition uses the 10°C threshold.
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18 Jan 2026
What was the primary objective of the Pakistan Oppressed Nations Movement (PONAM), established in the late 1990s?
💡 Explanation:The Pakistan Oppressed Nations Movement (PONAM) was an alliance of nationalist parties from Pakistan's smaller provinces, co-founded in the late 1990s. Its core objective was to struggle for greater provincial autonomy, constitutional rights, and equality for all federating units within Pakistan's federal structure.
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18 Jan 2026
Weakening of the Pacific Walker Circulation during an El Niño event primarily results in which climatic effect?
💡 Explanation:El Niño involves a warming of the central and eastern tropical Pacific, which weakens the pressure gradient driving the Walker Circulation (trade winds). This shift in atmospheric convection leads to suppressed rainfall and drought conditions in the Western Pacific (e.g., Southeast Asia, Australia) and increased precipitation and flooding in the Eastern Pacific (e.g., Peru, Ecuador).
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18 Jan 2026
What characteristic primarily explains the continental shelf’s high marine productivity and economic value?
💡 Explanation:The continental shelf is the shallowest part of the ocean floor, which allows sufficient sunlight to penetrate the water column. This access to sunlight is crucial for photosynthesis by phytoplankton and marine plants, which forms the base of the food web and drives high primary productivity in the neritic zone. This biological richness results in significant economic value, particularly for fishing and resource extraction.
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17 Jan 2026
Which of the following is classified as one of the four major landforms on Earth?
💡 Explanation:The four major types of landforms are Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, and Hills. Alluvial fans, sinkholes, and moraines are considered minor or third-order landforms formed by specific processes like river deposition, chemical weathering (karst), and glaciation, respectively.
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17 Jan 2026
Increased meridional flow of the Polar Jet Stream most likely leads to which mid-latitude weather pattern?
💡 Explanation:A highly meridional (North-South wavy) jet stream pattern creates deep troughs and ridges, causing 'blocking' patterns. This stagnation leads to prolonged periods where weather systems, and the associated air masses, remain stationary. Consequently, regions under the ridge experience prolonged extreme heat, while those under the trough experience prolonged extreme cold, increasing the persistence of weather extremes. This contrasts with zonal flow, which moves systems quickly (Option A) and yields milder conditions (Option B).
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17 Jan 2026
Which US agency governs construction and major renovations of federal government buildings in the National Capital Region?
💡 Explanation:The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) is the executive branch agency that serves as the central planning agency for the federal government in the National Capital Region, having jurisdiction over construction and major renovations to federal buildings in the region.
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17 Jan 2026
Which organs were preserved in the four Canopic jars of Ancient Egypt?
💡 Explanation:Canopic jars were used during the mummification process to store the internal organs that were removed from the body. The four organs preserved were the lungs, liver, stomach, and intestines. The heart was generally left inside the body as the center of intelligence and the soul, and the brain was typically removed and discarded.
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17 Jan 2026
What primary geographical characteristic leads to the Caspian Sea’s classification as the world’s largest *lake*?
💡 Explanation:The Caspian Sea is geographically classified as the world's largest *lake* because it is an endorheic basin, meaning it lacks a natural surface outlet connecting its waters to the global ocean. This absence of a continuous flow to the ocean is the fundamental criterion distinguishing a lake from a sea in this context.
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17 Jan 2026
What is the primary purpose of the US H-1B non-immigrant visa category?
💡 Explanation:The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations, which require theoretical or technical expertise in specialized fields. It is a key mechanism for importing high-skilled labor.
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