What Do You Know About The Bay (Body Of Water Type)?

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A bay is a large body of water that is home to a variety of animals and found around the world. Bays are usually partly surrounded by land and empty into oceans and lakes.

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  • 2. 
    A bay formed by glacier erosion is called... - ProProfs

    A bay formed by glacier erosion is called...

    • Fjord

    • Rias

    • Gulf

    • Bight

    Correct Answer
    A. Fjord
    Explanation
    A bay formed by glacier erosion is called a fjord. Fjords are long, narrow inlets with steep sides or cliffs, usually found in areas where glaciers have carved deep valleys. As the glacier moves and melts, it creates a U-shaped valley that is later flooded by the sea, forming a fjord. Fjords are commonly found in countries like Norway, New Zealand, and Canada, and are known for their stunning natural beauty and unique ecosystems.

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    A small bay characterized by small entrance and circular inlet is called... - ProProfs

    A small bay characterized by small entrance and circular inlet is called...

    • Rias

    • Headlands

    • Cove

    • Sound

    Correct Answer
    A. Cove
    Explanation
    A small bay characterized by a small entrance and circular inlet is called a cove. A cove is a small, sheltered area of water that is partially enclosed by land. It is usually smaller in size compared to other types of bays and provides a safe harbor for boats. The circular shape of the inlet helps protect the cove from strong waves and currents, making it an ideal spot for swimming, fishing, or anchoring boats.

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  • 4. 
    The Kills Bay is located in which of the following countries? - ProProfs

    The Kills Bay is located in which of the following countries?

    • Australia

    • Singapore

    • New Zealand

    • Malaysia

    Correct Answer
    A. New Zealand
    Explanation
    The Kills Bay is located in New Zealand.

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  • 5. 
    The largest bay in the world were formed by... - ProProfs

    The largest bay in the world were formed by...

    • Erosion

    • Plate tectonics

    • Extreme weather

    • Volcanic eruption

    Correct Answer
    A. Plate tectonics
    Explanation
    Plate tectonics is the correct answer because the formation of the largest bay in the world is primarily a result of the movement and interaction of Earth's tectonic plates. Plate tectonics refers to the theory that the Earth's lithosphere is divided into several large plates that are constantly moving and interacting with each other. These movements can create various geological features, including bays. As the plates shift and collide, they can cause the land to sink or rise, creating a bay. This process occurs over long periods of time and is responsible for the formation of many of the world's largest bays.

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  • 6. 
    Example of a bay that is an estuary of a river is... - ProProfs

    Example of a bay that is an estuary of a river is...

    • Bay of Bangal

    • James Bay

    • Hudson Bay

    • Chesapeake Bay

    Correct Answer
    A. Chesapeake Bay
    Explanation
    Chesapeake Bay is an example of a bay that is an estuary of a river because it is formed by the confluence of the Susquehanna River and other smaller rivers. It is a large, shallow inlet located on the east coast of the United States and is known for its rich biodiversity and important role in supporting various species of fish and other marine life. The mixing of freshwater from the rivers and saltwater from the Atlantic Ocean creates a unique ecosystem that is characteristic of estuaries.

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  • 7. 
    Northeast Canada is home to which of these bays? - ProProfs

    Northeast Canada is home to which of these bays?

    • Upper Bay

    • Bay of Baracoa

    • Hudson Bay

    • Pangaea Bay

    Correct Answer
    A. Upper Bay
    Explanation
    Northeast Canada is home to Hudson Bay, not Upper Bay, Bay of Baracoa, or Pangaea Bay.

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  • 8. 
    The following are names for a large bay except... - ProProfs

    The following are names for a large bay except...

    • Gulf

    • Bight

    • Cove

    • Sound

    Correct Answer
    A. Cove
    Explanation
    The question asks for a name that does not belong to a large bay, and the correct answer is "Cove." A cove refers to a small, sheltered bay or inlet, typically with a narrow entrance. In contrast, a gulf, bight, and sound are all names used to describe larger bodies of water, such as large bays or wide inlets. Therefore, "Cove" is the odd one out in this group of names for a large bay.

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  • 9. 
    The Hanauma Bay is located in which part of the world? - ProProfs

    The Hanauma Bay is located in which part of the world?

    • Africa

    • South America

    • North America

    • Asia

    Correct Answer
    A. Asia
    Explanation
    Hanauma Bay is located in the state of Hawaii, which is part of the United States. Hawaii is an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean and is considered part of North America. Therefore, the correct answer is North America.

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  • 10. 
    The San Francisco Bay in the United States is dominated by the large cities of the except... - ProProfs

    The San Francisco Bay in the United States is dominated by the large cities of the except...

    • San Francisco

    • Asheville

    • Oakland

    • San Jose

    Correct Answer
    A. Asheville

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