Lithosphere MCQs

Which of the following belts are associated with seismic activity?
1. Circum-Pacific Belt
2. Circum-Atlantic Belt
3. Mid-Continental Belt
4. Mid-Atlantic Belt

Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. P - waves are the first seismic waves to reach a place
2. S - waves travel only through liquids
3. Arrival time of P and S - waves is used to locate the epicentre
4. Richter scale is a logarithmic scale

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The major constituent mineral of granite rock is quartz.
2. The major constituent mineral of sandstone rock is feldspar.
3. The major constituent mineral of limestone rock is dolomite.
Select the correct answer using the code given below

Which of the following is/are the examples of the sedimentary rocks?
1. Limestone
2. Dolomite
3. Breccia
4. Coal

Which of the following are true with regard to igneous rocks?
I. They are formed inside the earth, under great pressure
II. They do not occur in layer
III. They are mostly crystalline in nature
IV. They contain fossils

Which of the following are true with regard to fold mountains?
I. They often act as climatic barriers
II. They receive heavy rain or snow which give rise to rivers
III. They are rich in minerals
IV. They pose no problem, to communication as they contain many passes

Which of the statements is/are correct?
1. Igneous rocks are classified into Extrusive and Intrusive rocks.
2. Sedimentary rocks are also called as Primary rocks
3. Marble is an example of Metamorphic rocks
4. Coal is a sedimentary rock

Which of the following features are product of volcanicity?
I. Atoll
II. Caldera
III. Batholith
IV. Geosyncline

Consider the following statements about rocks:
1. Shale becomes slate through metamorphosis.
2. Shale is converted to slate when it is subjected to tremendous pressure and high temperature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?