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

Question : 1

Widening of a river valley takes place due to

a) Corrasion

b) Corrosion

c) Hydraulic action

d) Lateral erosion

Question : 2

If the difference of longitudes for the two places is 90º, then time interval between these places will be

a) 9 hrs

b) 3 hrs

c) 12 hrs

d) 6 hrs

Question : 3

Earthquake is caused by

a) breakage of rock system

b) disturbance of earth surface

c) upliftment of rocks

d) adjustment of layers of earth’s crust

Question : 4

Hanging Valley is very common in

a) glaciated areas

b) high mountains

c) coastal belt

d) sub-Arctic region

Question : 5

Which of the following periods has generally been considered to be the ‘Littile Ice Age’?

a) 1650 A.D. - 1870 A.D.

b) 750 A.D. - 850 A.D.

c) 8000 to 10,000 years B.P. (Before Present)

d) 950 A.D. - 1250 A.D.

Question : 6

A ship is moving from the Eastern side of Aleutian Islands towards Dutch harbor. It crosses 180º meridian on 1st January, 1999 at 23:30 hr. After crossing the meridian captain of the ship will note what time and date in his diary?

a) January 3, 00:30 hr

b) January 1, 00:30 hr

c) January 4, 00:30 hr

d) January 2, 00:30 hr