Gce Model Questions Vol1 2017 Geography Question 31

Practice objective / multiple choice question 31 from the 2017 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2017 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 31 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2017 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

In a region the initial distribution of rock types is \(40\%\) igneous, \(35\%\) sedimentary and \(25\%\) metamorphic. Each year \(2\%\) of the total land area is eroded. The erosion rate for sedimentary rock is twice that for igneous rock and three times that for metamorphic rock. Assuming the rates remain constant, what percentage of the region's land surface is still sedimentary after \(10\) years? Give your answer to the nearest whole percent.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. 31
B. 28
C. 34
D. 37
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
31

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2017 Geography Question 31. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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