Geomorphic Processes- Sectional Test

Geomorphic Processes:

Topic: Geomorphic Processes

1.    Which of the following condition is most ideal for chemical weathering?

         (a) Cold and dry

         (b) Cold and humid

         (c) Hot and dry

         (d) Hot and humid

2.    The chemical weathering is represented by-

         (a) Expansion and contraction due to heat

         (b) Mass exfoliation

        (c) Growth of the crystal and frost action

        (d) Hydration and hydrolysis

3. Which of the following type of volcano is related to the Andes mountain?

      1. Shield volcano

      2. Strato volcano

Select the correct answer using the codes given below-

(a)   Only 1                       (b)  Only 2 

(c)   Both 1 and 2 only    (d)  Neither 1 nor 2

4.  Which of the following is the principal cause of rock exposure to changes in temperature?

       (a) Mechanical weathering

       (b) Chemical weathering

       (c) Biological weathering

       (d) Mortification weathering

5.   With reference to batholiths, which of the following is/are true?

1. It is huge mass of igneous rocks .

2. It is usually granite.

3. They are most spectacular of intrusive landforms.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below-

(a) Only 1

(b) Only 1 and 2 

(c) Only 2 and 3

(d) All of the above

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6.   Removal of the rock, layer by layer due to weathering is known as-

        (a) Exfoliation

        (b) Block disintegration

        (c) Sheeting

        (d) Granular disintegration

7.   Which of the following sources help in studying the interior of the earth?

1. Seismic waves
2. Volcanoes
3. Meteor
4. Mining

Select the correct answer using the codes given below-

• Only 1, 2 and 3
• Only 3
• Only 1 and 3
• All of the above

8.   In the internal structure of the earth, the pressure and the density-

       (a) Increase with increasing depth

       (b) Increase with decreasing depth

       (c) Decrease with increasing depth

       (d) No effect of depth on pressure and density

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9.  Consider the following statements-

1. Deep drills, volcanic eruptions, and meteors are the direct sources of information to study the internal structure of the earth.
2. Gravity, Seismic activities, and magnetic field are the indirect sources of information to study the internal structure of the earth.

Which of the above-given statements are correct? Select the correct answer using the codes given below-

(a) Only 1

(b) Only 2

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

10.   Consider the following statements about metamorphism–

1. Dynamic metamorphism doesn’t bring about any changes in the chemical properties of the material.
2.  Thermal metamorphism brings about some chemical changes in the properties of the materials.

Which of the above-given statements are correct? Select the correct answer using the codes given below-

(a) Only 1

(b) Only 2

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Topic: Geomorphic Processes

11.  Consider the following statements-

1. The velocity of P-waves increase from crust to the upper mantle and they continue to travel to the core.
2.  S-waves suddenly disappear after a depth of about 2900 km.

Which of the above given statements are correct? Select the correct answer using the codes given below-

(a) Only 1

(b) Only 2

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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12.   ‘Weichert- Gutenberg discontinuity’ is found-

        (a) Between the outer and inner core

        (b) Between inner mantle and the outer core

        (c) Between outer and inner mantle

        (d) Between crust and mantle

13. Select the correct statement –

1. Composite Volcanoes are also called strato-volcanoes.

2. In strato volcanoes , lava is relatively more viscous.

3. Strato-volcanoes are mainly calm i.e.non-explosive in nature.

Which of the above given statements are correct? Select the correct answer using the codes given below-

(a)      Only 1 and 2                                      (b)  Only 2 and 3

(c)      Only 1 and 3                                      (d)  All of the above

14.   Which of the following waves are first to arrive on the earth surface?

        (a) L-waves

        (b) P-waves

        (c) S-waves

        (d) All arrive simultaneously

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15.  Consider the following-

1. Stratification
2.  Fossilization
3.  High porosity          
4. Rapid erosion

Which of the characteristics given above is of Sedimentary rocks? Select the correct answer using the codes given below-

(a) Only 1, 2 and 3

(b) Only 1, 2, 3 and 4

(c) Only 1 and 2

(d) All of the above

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16.   Which one of the following best explains a ‘Dyke’?

        (a) It is a wall like formation, perpendicular to the bed of sedimentary rocks.

        (b) It is a wall like formation parallel to the bed of sedimentary rocks.

        (c) It is a shallow basin or bowl-shaped body.

        (d) It is formed due to the injection of magma along the anticlines and synclines.

17.  Consider the following-

1. Low porosity
2. Crystalline
3. Stratification
4. Fossilization

Which of the characteristics given above is of Igneous rocks? Select the correct answer using the codes given below-

(a) Only1 and 3

(b) Only 2 and 4 only

(c) Only 1 and 2

(d) Only 2 and 3

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18.  Consider the following statements-

1. The mass movement of weathered materials along the slope is a function of gravity alone.
2. Landslide ,mudflow and soil creep are the example of mass movement.

Which of the above given statements are correct? Select the correct answer using the codes given below-

(a) Only 1

(b) Only 2

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

19.  Which of the statements given below about weathering is incorrect?

(a) Weathering is a process of breaking up the rocks by a chemical and mechanical process.

(b) Active moving agents like running water, wind, ice and waves are necessary for weathering to take place i.e without these agents, weathering can not take place.

(c) Chemical weathering can take place by the method of solution, oxidation, and decomposition of organic material.

(d) Climate affects the rate of weathering.

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20.  Which of the following gases are present in magma?

1. CO₂ 

2. Sulphurated hydrogen

3. Nitrogen

4. CH₄

Select the correct answer using the codes given below-

(a) Only 2 and 3

(b) Only 1,2, and 3

(c) Both 1 and 4

(d) All of the above

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21.   Consider the following statement –

1.Dormant volcanoes are the ones that have not erupted at all in historic times, but remains features of volcanoes.

2. Active volcanoes are ones which erupt frequently and erupted in recent times.

3. All volcanoes pass through active dormant and extinct stages.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below-

(a) Only 1

(b) Only 1 and 2

(c) Both 2 and 3

(d) All of the above       

22. Which of the following is an example of calcite rocks?

        (a) Rhyolite

        (b) Dolomite

        (c) Limestone

        (d) Rocksalt

Select the correct answer using the codes given below-

(a)        Only 1 and 2                                       (b)  Only 2 and 3

(c)      Only 1 and 3                             (d)  All of the above

23.   Which of the following is a correct scheme of phases of denudation?

      (a) ErosionàWeatheringàTransportationàDeposition

      (b) ErosionàTransportationàWeatheringàDeposition

      (c) Weathering àErosion àTransportationàDeposition

      (d) Weathering àTransportationàDepositionàErosion

24.  The shape of the earth is Geoid , based on-

       (a) mass calculations at different parts of the world

       (b) Density calculations at different parts of the world

       (c) Gravity calculations at different parts of the world

       (d) The curvature of the earth

25.   Which of the following is associated with the nebular hypothesis of the origin of the  Universe?

        (a) Fred Loyle

        (b) Laplace

        (c) Chamberlin

        (d) james Jean

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