geomorphology & earth landforms section 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Sandstone is metamorphosed to:

a) Quartzite

b) Shale

c) Marble

d) Slate

Question : 2

Which one of the following longitudes alongwith the prime Meridian forms a great circle on the globe?

a) 90º W

b) 0º

c) 180º

d) 90º E

Question : 3

When there is noon at I.S.T. meridian people another place of the Earth are taking their 6 O' clock morning tea. The longitude of the place is

a) 172º30' E

b) 17º30' E

c) 90º W

d) 7º30' W

Question : 4

Consider the following statements about Epeirogenic movement:

1. These are horizontal movements caused by tangential forces.
2. They cause large scale upliftment, subsidence of submergence and emergence of the land areas.
3. These movements are rather quick and widespread and fracturing and folding is produced in the rock.

a) 1 and 3

b) 1 only

c) All of these

d) 2 only

Question : 5

What is the International Date Line?

a) It is the 90° east longitude

b) It is the equator

c) It is the 180° longitude

d) It is the 0° longitude

Question : 6

The ‘Ring of Fire’ is associated with

1. Earthquake
2. Volcanoes
3. Pacific Ocean
4. Forest Fires

a) 2 and 4

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 1, 2, 3 and 4

d) 2 and 3