geomorphology & earth landforms section 8 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Assertion (A):
Granite has larger crystals than basalt.
Reason (R):
Basalt has larger content of metallic minerals.

a) A is true but R is false

b) Both A and R are true and R Explains A

c) A is false but R is true

d) Both A and R are true but R does not explain A

Question : 2

Ice glacier’s melting is a common phenomenon linked to the rise in seawater level. The glaciers are predominantly present in

a) Himalayas

b) Greenland

c) Arctic

d) Antarctica

Question : 3

The temperature of water at the bottom of a large waterfall is higher than that of the water at the top. because

a) the kinetic energy of the falling water is converted into heat.

b) the falling water absorbs heat from the Sun.

c) rocks on the bed of the river give out heat.

d) the water at the bottom has greater potential energy.

Question : 4

The Death Valley is known for its

a) Abnormal Depth

b) Excessive Heat (Hotness)

c) Excessive Salinity

d) Excessive Coldness

Question : 5

The two smallest Continents of the world are

a) Australia and Europe

b) Australia and Antarctica

c) Australia and South America

d) Antarctica and Europe

Question : 6

First fossil evidence for the existence of life on Earth is

a) 5 million years back

b) 0.3 million years back

c) 10 million years back

d) 3.5 million years back