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

Question : 1

Kilimanjaro is a

a) Peak

b) Volcano

c) River

d) Island

Question : 2

A mountain range of Europe is

a) Andes

b) Alps

c) Rocky

d) Himalaya

Question : 3

Desertification can be checked by

a) contour ploughing

b) plugging gullies

c) forming shelter belts

d) checking over-grazing

Question : 4

Obsidian, Andesite, Gabbro and Perodite are :

a) Sedimentary rocks

b) Metamorphic rocks

c) Extrusive rocks

d) Intrusive rocks

e) None of these

Question : 5

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 : 6

Mauna Loa is an example of

a) Dead volcano

b) Active volcano

c) Plateau in volcano region

d) Dormant volcano