geomorphology & earth landforms section 6 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The Alps mountain range is not a part of which of the following countries?

a) Austria

b) France

c) England

d) Germany

Question : 2

Consider the following pairs:

a) A – 2 ; B – 3 ; C – 1 ; D – 4

b) A – 1 ; B – 2 ; C – 3 ; D – 4

c) A – 4 ; B – 2 ; C – 3 ; D – 1

d) A – 3 ; B – 1 ; C – 4 ; D – 2

Question : 3

Why do Fold Mountains have enormous thickness of sedimentary rocks?

a) The plains were folded into mountains

b) Due to deposition of sediments in a valley for millions of years

c) The sediments were folded into recumbent and nappe folds

d) Due to accumulation of sediments in a geosyncline

Question : 4

In which of the following Continent the Andes Mountain Range is located?

a) S. America

b) Australia

c) N. America

d) Europe

Question : 5

The sunlight is available 24 hours on the longest day at which of the following latitudes of the earth?

a) 63°

b) 49°

c) 69°51'

d) 66½°

Question : 6

Consider the following statements regarding the upper course of a river:

1. This begins at the very source of the mountain range.
2. Here the predominant action of the river is vertical corrosion.
3. The valley developed is V-shaped.

a) 1 and 3

b) 1 and 2

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3