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

Question : 1

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 : 2

Telegraph plateau is a part of

a) Indian Ocean Ridge

b) North Atlantic Ridge

c) South Pacific Ridge

d) South Atlantic Ridge

Question : 3

When it is noon along 82º30' E longitude along what degree of longitude it will be 6:30 a.m.?

a) At 0º East or West

b) At 165º East

c) At 82º30' West

d) At 67º30' West

Question : 4

The world’s most active volcano is

a) Kilauea

b) Cotapaxi

c) Vesuvius

d) Fujiyama

Question : 5

Which path must be followed by a Ship to move from one place to another in least time?

a) Meridian

b) Sea or Ocean Current

c) Longitude

d) Sea-breez

Question : 6

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

a) Carpathian

b) Pyrenees

c) Black Forest

d) Apennines