geomorphology & earth landforms section 3 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The world’s most active volcano is

a) Kilauea

b) Cotapaxi

c) Vesuvius

d) Fujiyama

Question : 2

The intensity of Earthquakes is measured on ________.

a) Secant Scale

b) Richter scale

c) Weighing Scale

d) Mercalli scale

Question : 3

A study of the nature of the old sedimentary rocks gives an indication about the

1. age of the earth
2. past environmental conditions
3. old civilizations
4. direction of plate movements

a) 1 and 2

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) Only 2

d) 2 and 3

Question : 4

Which of the following mountain is located along the Rhine river?

a) Carpathian

b) Pyrenees

c) Black Forest

d) Apennines

Question : 5

Great Basin is located in

a) Australia

b) U.S.A.

c) South Africa

d) China

Question : 6

Consider the following features:

1. Lapies is erosional feature of fluvial type of cycle.
2. Extensive depressions formed in the limestone zones are called Uvala.
3. Column of dripstones hanging from the cave ceiling in limestone zones are called stalactites.

a) 1 and 2

b) 1 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3