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

Question : 1

Which of the following is/are matched not correctly?

a) S waves – similar to sound waves

b) earthquake’s origin – seismic focus

c) Richter scale – severity of earthquake

d) epicentre – point on Earth’s surface

Question : 2

Consider the following statements about the sedimentary rocks.

1. Sedimentary rocks are formed at Earth’s surface by the hydrological system.
2. The formation of sedimentary rocks involves the weathering of preexisting rocks.
3. Sedimentary rocks contain fossils.
4. Sedimentary rocks typically occur in layers.

a) 2, 3 and 4

b) 1 and 2

c) 1, 2, 3 and 4

d) 1 and 4

Question : 3

On the earth, originally, there was only one huge landmass which is known is

a) Laurasia

b) Panthalassa

c) Gondwanaland

d) Pangaea

Question : 4

The area which is the ‘store house of minerals’ in South America is

a) Patagonia Plateau

b) Brazillian Plateau

c) Orinoco Basin

d) Bolivian Plateau

Question : 5

The minimum short-term natural hazard is

a) volcanic eruption

b) blizzard

c) bolt of lightning

d) earthquake

Question : 6

Mounds of sand formed by wind action are called

a) Dunes

b) Cliffs

c) Hamadas

d) Cirques