GEOGRAPHY MCQS SET 159

GEOGRAPHY MCQS SET 159

1581) Denudation involves four process which takes place simultaneously. On what factors, are these processes dependent to sculpt a landform.
1. Nature of relief 2. Structure of rocks
3. Local climate 4. Interference by man
A) 1 and 2
B) 3 and 4
C) 1, 2 and 3
D) All of the above

Answer: All of the above
   
1582) With respect to chemical weathering-a denudational process, choose the correct statements
1. It may weaker or entirely dim certain constituent of rocks.
2. In granite, which is made up of quartz, feldspar and mica, feldspar easiy weathers away.
3. loosened material, as in example of granite, quartz and mica are eroded
4. Weathered material, as in case of granite, feldspar forms regolith, basis of soil.
A) 1 and 2
B) 2 and 3
C) 1, 2 and 3
D) All of these

Answer: All of these
   
1583) Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists
List I (Weathering Type)      List II (Landform/Processes)
A. Chemical weathering       1. Till
B. Mechanical weathering      2. Oxidation
C. Glacial deposits      3. Plant roots
D. Deposition by groundwater      4. Stalactile

Codes are given in A B C D order
A) 2 3 1 4
B) 2 1 3 4
C) 4 1 3 2
D) 4 3 1 2

Answer: 2 3 1 4
   
1584) Physical weathering is another important form of denudational process. Choose correct statements regarding it
1. It can be broadly divided into 4 types.
2 Exfoliation occurs only in dry areas.
3. Frost is the most potent force of weathering in temperate region.
4. Biotic weathering can take place, only if its preceded by chemical weathering.
A) 1, 3 and 4
B) 1 and 3
C) 1, 2 and 3
D) Only 1

Answer: 1 and 3
   
1585) Regarding mass movement, choose me correct statements.
1. Movement of weathered material down slope.
2. Gravitational force of Earth is the reason for mass movement, with multiple triggers
3. It is dependent upon gradient of slope, weight of weathered debris and presence of any trigger (lubricating agent or vibration)
4. There are 3 types of mass movement.
A) 1 and 4
B) 1, 2 and 3
C) 1 and 3
D) All of the above

Answer: All of the above

1586) Match the following
List I (Process)      List II (Feature)
A. Soil Creep      1. Sudden Fall
B. Soil Flow      2. Slow but continuous process
C. Land Slide      3. Generally found in desert areas
D. Slumping      4. Permeable debris or tilled strata

Options are given in A B C D order
A) 2 3 1 4
B) 1 2 3 4
C) 1 4 3 2
D) 4 3 1 2

Answer: 2 3 1 4
   
1587) Ground water is an agent of erosion, transportation and deposition. Regarding ground water, pick correct statements.
1. Water filling up joints and pores-spaces is ground water.
2. Groundwater plays important role in weathering and mass-movement.
3. It re-enters hydrological cycle as Springs.
4. Amount of water available as ground water depends upon climate, season, nature of rocks.
A) 1 and 4
B) 2 and 3
C) 3 and 4
D) All of these

Answer: All of these
   
1588) Surface run-off becomes stream when water flows from certain height down slope under impact of gravity. Which of the following forms stream?
1. Perennial 2. Intermittent 3. Ephemeral 4. Seasonal
A) 1 and 4
B) 1, 2 and 4
C) 1, 3 and 4
D) All of these

Answer: All of these
   
1589) Fluvial erosion is one of the most important exogenetic processes. On what factors, does it depend?
1. Channel gradient 2. Volume of water 3. Velocity of flow 4. Water discharge 5. Sediment load
A) 1, 2 and 3
B) 2, 4 and 5
C) 1, 3 and 5
D) All of these

Answer: All of these
   
1590) Match the following
List I (Process)      List II (Feature)
A. Carbonation       1. Disintegration and decomposition of rocks
B. Corassion      2. Removal of loosened material of rock
C. Attrition      3. Mechanical wear and tear of tool themselves
D. Hydraulic Action      4. Impact of water currents of channel

Options are given in A B C D order
A) 1 3 4 2
B) 1 2 3 4
C) 1 4 3 2
D) 1 3 2 4

Answer: 1 2 3 4