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

Question : 1

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

a) Equinox

b) Aphelion

c) Sidereal

d) Perihelion

Question : 2

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 : 3

Tropic of Capricorn does not pass through

a) Argentina

b) Bolivia

c) Brazil

d) Paraguay

Question : 4

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 : 5

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 : 6

Richter Scale is used to measure

a) Velocity of Space-craft

b) Intensity of Earthquake

c) Height of a building

d) Depth of Ocean