geomorphology & earth landforms section 8 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation
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The following question based on Geomorphology & Earth landforms topic of indian geography mcq
(a) Block mountain
(b) Volcanic mountain
(c) Fold mountain
(d) Residual mountain
The correct answers to the above question in:
Answer: (c)
The Himalayas are among the youngest mountain ranges on the planet and consist mostly of uplifted sedimentary and metamorphic rock.
They are Fold Mountains which were formed due to a continental collision or orogeny along the convergent boundary between the Indo-Australian Plate and the Eurasian Plate.
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Question : 1
Spot the odd item of the following :
a) Limestone
b) Shale
c) Sandstone
d) Marble
Answer »Answer: (d)
Shale, sandstone and limestone are classic examples of sedimentary rocks; Marble is a type of metamorphic rock. It is a non-foliated metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, most commonly calcite or dolomite.
Question : 2
Sink hole is a phenomenon of :
a) Tundra
b) Plain
c) Karst
d) Desert
Answer »Answer: (c)
Karst topography, a landscape formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks such as limestone, dolomite, and gypsum, characterized by underground drainage systems with sinkholes and caves. A sinkhole is a depression or hole in the ground caused by some form of collapse of the surface layer.
They are common where the rock below the land surface is limestone or other carbonate rock, that can be dissolved naturally by circulating groundwater.
Question : 3
Mauna Loa is an active volcano in
a) Italy
b) Alaska
c) Japan
d) Hawaii
Answer »Answer: (d)
Question : 4
The factor that determines the water holding capacity of rock debris is its
- porosity
- texture
- structure
- permeability
a) 1, 2 and 4
b) 1 and 3
c) All of these
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer »Answer: (d)
Factors that determine the water holding capacity of rock debris are its porosity, texture and structure.
Question : 5
Which of the following rocks is not likely to contain fossils?
a) Shale
b) Conglomerate
c) Sandstone
d) Granite
Answer »Answer: (d)
Question : 6
The Mountain range which is different from the others is
a) Appalachian
b) The Alps
c) The Himalayas
d) The Andes
Answer »Answer: (a)
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