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

Question : 1

Mauna Loa is an example of

a) Dead volcano

b) Active volcano

c) Plateau in volcano region

d) Dormant volcano

Question : 2

Statement I:
Volcanic eruption is accompanied by earthquakes.
Statement II:
Volcanoes erupt water vapours and dust particles in the atmosphere.
Code:

a) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

b) Both the Statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.

c) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

d) Both the Statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.

Question : 3

Obsidian, Andesite, Gabbro and Perodite are :

a) Sedimentary rocks

b) Metamorphic rocks

c) Extrusive rocks

d) Intrusive rocks

e) None of these

Question : 4

Which one of the following is the greatest circle?

a) Equator

b) Tropic of Cancer

c) Arctic Circle

d) Tropic of Capricorn

Question : 5

Breaking down of rock in situ is known as

a) Mass wasting

b) Erosion

c) Degradation

d) Weathering

Question : 6

Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

a) Selva - Tropical forest

b) Downs - Tropical grassland

c) Taiga - Temperate forest

d) Steppes - Temperate grassland