geomorphology & earth landforms section 4 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Highest peaks of the world are mostly found in which type of Mountains?

a) Residual mountains

b) Old folded mountains

c) Block mountains

d) Young folded mountains

Question : 2

Equinox, the two periods in the year when day and night are equal, occurs on

a) 15 October and 23 April

b) 21 March and 23 September

c) 22 July and 22 December

d) 22 February and 23 August

Question : 3

Consider the following statement about Earthquake.

1. Intensity of Earthquake is measured on Mercalli Scale.
2. Earthquake’s magnitude is measurement of energy released.
3. Magnitude of Earthquake depends directly upon amplitude of Earthquake waves.
4. Every integer on Richter Scale shows a 100 times increase in energy released.

a) 1 and 4

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) 2, 3 and 4

Question : 4

Seismometer measures

a) Earthquake

b) Heart beat

c) None of the above

d) Height of trees

Question : 5

What is the position of the Earth when it is at the greatest distance from the sun?

a) Perihelion

b) Aphelion

c) Aldiate

d) Antipode

Question : 6

Which of the following refers to the white salt which covers the land in some areas during dry season?

a) erg

b) usar

c) reg

d) reh