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

Question : 1

During volcanic eruption deposition of lava in anticlines and synclines of folded mountains accounts for formation of

a) Batholith

b) Phacolith

c) Lacolith

d) Lopolith

Question : 2

Where are the hot deserts generally found?

a) Nearer the Equator

b) On the eastern margins of the Tropics

c) In the middle of the Continents

d) On the western margins of the Tropics

Question : 3

Which one of the following is the Continent with the highest mean elevation in the world?

a) Asia

b) Antarctica

c) South America

d) North America

Question : 4

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 : 5

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 : 6

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