geomorphology & earth landforms section 9 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

When there is mid-day in the Greenwich, local time of a place is 5 O' clock evening. At which of the following longitude (meridians) that place will be located?

a) 150º E

b) 75º E

c) 150º W

d) 75º W

Question : 2

The Prime Meridian passes through

1. Algeria
2. France
3. Nigeria
4. Portugal

a) 3 and 4

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 and 3

d) 2 and 3

Question : 3

When the earth is at the maximum distance from the Sun, it is called

a) Equinox

b) Aphelion

c) Sidereal

d) Perihelion

Question : 4

Richter Scale is used to measure

a) Velocity of Space-craft

b) Intensity of Earthquake

c) Height of a building

d) Depth of Ocean

Question : 5

Earthquakes are important in landform studies because they can trigger catastrophic events like

1. landslides and mudflows
2. Glacier surges
3. Tsunamis causing damage and shoreline changes

a) 1 and 2

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) 3 only

Question : 6

Desert is defined as the area where

a) Annual rain occurs less than 25 cm

b) Temperature remains more than 42º C

c) Prominance of sand barrows

d) No plants are found