Geography Practice Quiz 48

Q1.Which of the following are examples of sudden movements caused by Endogenic forces, leading to mass destruction?

A. River erosion and wind deposition. B. Earthquakes and volcanoes. C. Building mountains and glacier movement. D. Sea-waves and landslides.

Q2.According to Figure 3.1, which of the following is an example of a Diastrophic force under Endogenic forces?

A. Earthquake. B. Volcano. C. Building mountains. D. Landslides.

Q3.Which of the following is NOT an example of an Exogenic force mentioned in the text?

A. River. B. Wind. C. Volcano. D. Glaciers.

Q4.When did the massive earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale hit Bhuj Town?

A. 26th January 2000 B. 26th January 2001 C. 15th August 2001 D. 26th December 2004

Q5.What is the term for the breaking up of rocks on the Earth's surface?

A. Erosion B. Deposition C. Weathering D. Transportation

Q6.Which of the following best describes the process of erosion according to the provided text?

A. The breaking up of rocks on the Earth's surface. B. The wearing away of the landscape by different agents. C. The deposition of sediments along river banks. D. The formation of large bends in a river.

Q7.Which of the following are mentioned as agents of erosion in the given text?

A. Water, wind, and ice B. Gravity, heat, and pressure C. Humans, animals, and plants D. Tides, currents, and waves

Q8.How is a waterfall formed according to the provided text?

A. When a river enters a plain and forms large bends. B. When a meander loop cuts off from the river. C. When a river tumbles at a steep angle over hard rocks or down a steep valley side. D. When a river deposits fine soil and sediments along its banks.

Q9.As per the provided text, which waterfall is considered the highest in the world?

A. Niagara Falls B. Victoria Falls C. Angel Falls D. Jog Falls

Q10.Niagara Falls is located on the border between which two countries/regions?

A. Zambia and Zimbabwe B. Venezuela and Brazil C. Canada and USA D. India and Nepal

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Geography Practice Quiz 48