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

Question : 1

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 : 2

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

a) Equinox

b) Aphelion

c) Sidereal

d) Perihelion

Question : 3

Which one of the following statements is not true regarding the Atacama?

a) It lies in Southern Chile

b) It is a desert in South America

c) It has rich reserves of nitrates

d) It is world’s driest desert

Question : 4

What is true of sedimentary rocks?

1. they are layered.
2. they contain fossils.
3. they have transported rocks.
4. many of these are formed in water bodies.

a) 1 and 4

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) all the above

d) 1, 2 and 4

Question : 5

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 : 6

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