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

Question : 1

In the given figure the physical area marked with 1, 2, 3 and 4 are respectively.

a) Amazon basin, Guiana highland, Brazilian shield and Andes

b) Andes, Brazilian shield, Guiana highland and Amazon basin

c) Guiana highland, Brazilian shield, Andes and Amazon basin

d) Andes, Guiana highland, Brazilian shield and Amazon basin

Question : 2

The total length of Earth’s equator is about

a) 40,000 km

b) 6,400 km

c) 5,000 km

d) 12,800 km

Question : 3

Which one of the following is the longest mountain range?

a) The Himalayas

b) The Rocky

c) The Andes

d) The Alps

Question : 4

The formation of ‘Mushroom rock’ in desert region is an example of

a) Abrasion

b) Deflation

c) Erosion

d) Attrition

Question : 5

Consider the following statement:

1. Corrie is also known as cirque in French.
2. Boulder clay is purely an erosional feature in nature.
3. Basket of eggs topography is related to Drumlins.

a) 1 and 3

b) 1 and 2

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3

Question : 6

In which Continent is the Atlas Mountain situated?

a) Australia

b) Asia

c) Europe

d) Africa