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

Question : 1

Metamorphic rocks are changed rocks. Which of the following rock types could be the “parent” of a metamorphic rock?

1. Sedimentary
2. Igneous
3. Metamorphic

a) 1 and 3

b) 1 and 2

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3

Question : 2

The North-Western Region of the Indian Sub-continent is susceptible to Earthquake activity because of

a) Coral formation activity

b) Volcanic activity

c) All of the above

d) Plate tectonic activity

Question : 3

Which of the following are true with regard to fold mountains?

1. They often act as climatic barriers.
2. They receive heavy rain or snow which give rise to rivers.
3. They are rich in minerals.
4. They pose no problem to communication as they contain many passes.

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 1 and 2

c) 1, 3 and 4

d) 3 and 4

Question : 4

Which of the following method is used to determine the age of the Earth?

a) Uranium dating

b) Carbon dating for age of the fossils

c) All of the above

d) Germanium dating

Question : 5

Consider the following statements

1. Igneous rocks are rich in natural gas.
2. Igneous rocks are rich in metallic minerals.
3. Igneous rocks are not fossiliferous.
4. Igneous rocks consist of silicate minerals.

a) 2, 3 and 4

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 1, 2, 3 and 4

d) 1, 2 and 4

Question : 6

Match the following.

a) 2 4 1 3

b) 1 2 3 4

c) 3 1 4 2

d) 2 1 4 3