Lithosphere MCQs

Question 1

Which one of the following is igneous rock?

Accepted Answer

Granite

Answer

Limestone

Answer

Marble

Answer

Slate

Question 2

Sink hole is a phenomenon of ________ topography

Accepted Answer

Karst

Answer

Plain

Answer

Desert

Answer

Tundra

Question 3

Which of the geological phenomena cause earthquakes? 1. Development of fault 2. Movement along a fault 3. Impact produced by a volcanic eruption 4. Folding of rocks

Accepted Answer

1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer

1, 2 and 3

Answer

2 and 4

Answer

1, 3 and 4

Question 4

Extensive deserts occur in the western tropical regions of continents because

Accepted Answer

Of the effect of both the offshore easterly

Answer

Of easterly trade winds

Answer

Cold ocean currents flow along the western coasts

Answer

The rate of evaportation is greater along the

Question 5

The Hawaii islands are the top of submerged ________

Accepted Answer

Volcanic mountains

Answer

Block mountains

Answer

Folded mountains

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Dome mountains

Question 6

The principal reason for the formation of metamorphic rocks is ________

Accepted Answer

Extreme heat and pressure

Answer

Decomposition of sediments

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Deposition of remains of plants and animals

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Solidification of magma

Question 7

Which of the following areas or regions is most prone to earthquakes?

Accepted Answer

Ganga Brahmaputra Valley

Answer

Deccan Plateau

Answer

Plains of northern India

Answer

Western Ghats

Question 8

What process takes place during the youthful stage of a river?

Accepted Answer

Valley deepening

Answer

Valley widening

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River rejuvenating

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Meandering

Question 9

Which of the following is an organic rock?

Accepted Answer

Coal

Answer

Marble

Answer

Granite

Answer

Slate