Lithosphere MCQs

Consider the following statements:
1. The acid lava usually melts at a relatively higher temperature as compared to basic (basaltic) lava.
2. The acid lava solidifies into glass-like sheets and the basaltic lava solidifies into rough surfaces.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Arrange the following soil particle by size in the descending order:
I. Gravel
II. Clay
III. Silt
IV. Sand

The theory of continental drift is supported by:
I. similarities between the coastline of South America and Africa
II. the similarity of rocks of Central Africa, southern India, Brazil and Australia
III. evidence of fossils
IV. survival of marsupials in Australia

Which of the following is/are matched correctly?
1. Earthquake's origin - seismic focus
2. Epicentre - point on earth's surface directly above seismic focus
3. S waves - similar to sound waves
4. Richter scale - severity of earthquake

Which of the following are correctly matched?
1. Gneiss : Metamorphic
2. Granite : Igneous
3. Sandstone : Sedimentary

Which of the following are correctly matched?
1. Active volcano : Stromboli (Sicily)
2. Dormant volcano : Vesuvius (Italy)
3. Extinct volcano : Fujiyama (Japan)

Which of the following are true with respect to sedimentary rocks?
I. The rocks are deposited in layers
II. The particles of rocks are at times wholly of organic nature
III. The rocks are not crystalline
IV. Their structure is determined by great pressure or heat

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

The 'ring of fire' :
1. is associated with earthquakes
2. is associated with volcanoes
3. goes round the Pacific Ocean
4. is associated with forest fires