GEOGRAPHY MCQS SET 160

GEOGRAPHY MCQS SET 160

1591) Which one among the following processes is not part of a chemical weathering?
A) Hydration
B) Exfoliation
C) Oxidation
D) Solution

Answer: Solution
   
1592) Waterfalls are formed due to erosive action of water. Choose correct statements regarding waterfalls.
1. Relative resistance of rocks are the only reason for waterfall.
2. Waterfalls are broadly classified into two types.
3. Glacial hanging valley also forms a waterfall.
4. Rapids differ from waterfall only in terms of size.
A) 1 and 4
B) 2 and 3
C) 1 and 3
D) All of these

Answer: All of these
   
1593) Which of the following do not form reason of waterfall.
1. Rejuvenation
2. Landslides
3. Moraine
4. Lava
A) 2 and 3
B) 2, 3 and 4
C) Only 1
D) None of these

Answer: None of these
   
1594) Terraces are step-like flat surfaces on either side of present lowest valley floors. Choose. the correct statements regarding this.
1. Structural terraces differ from river terraces interns of dominant role played by lithology.
2. River terraces are generally formed due to dissection of fluvial sediments of flood plains.
3. Paired terraces are formed due to rapid rate of vertical erosion.
4. Unpaired terraces are formed due to concomitant vertical erosion and lateral movement of channel.
A) 1 and 3
B) 2 and 4
C) 1 and 4
D) All of these

Answer: All of these
   
1595) Meandering is defined as bending of longitudinal course of rivers. Choose the correct statement(s) regarding this.
1. Convex side of valley wall is called slip-off slope a site of deposition.
2. All streams meander in all types of terrains.
3. Degree of deviation of observed path from expected path known as sinuosity index.
4. Incised meanders unlike simple meanders are always dug out in bed rocks.
A) 1 and 2
B) Only 3
C) 2 and 4
D) All of the above

Answer: All of the above

1596) Which of the following processes are a method to transport river load?
1. Traction 2. Suspension 3. Solution 4. Saltation
A) 1, 2 and 3
B) 2 and 3
C) 1 and 4
D) All of these

Answer: All of these
   
1597) Regarding depositional land forms by river, choose the correct statement(s)
1. Alluvial lanes and all alluvial cones are formed at foothills.
2. Both differ from each other only in terms of gradient.
3. Ridge of low height built by deposition of sediments by spill of stream on its either bank is called natural leave.
4. Whether small or large, almost every river forms delta.
A) Only 3
B) 3 and 4
C) 1, 2 and 3
D) All of these

Answer: All of these
   
1598) Sea waves are generated due to friction of water surface caused by blowing wind. Choose the correct statement regarding sea waves.
1. Undulations of sea water at the place of their origin are called swells.
2. Height of winds generated depends on wind speed, duration of wind in one direction, length of water surface over which the wind blows.
3. Wavelength is expressed in terms of unit of meters.
4. Wave velocity is directly related to wavelength.
A) 1 and 2
B) 2 and 3
C) 1 and 4
D) All of these

Answer: All of these
   
1599) Match the following coastal landforms
List I (Terms)      List II (Definition)
A. Bars      1. Ridge of sand parallel to shorelines
B. Breakers      2. Toppling of wave crests when they attain enormous height
C. Plunge line      3. Distance from sea shore where wave breaks
D. Surf      4. Turbulent forward moving foaming swash

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

Answer: 1 2 3 4
   
1600) Crest and trough form two extreme of sea waves in a vertical plain. Choose correct statements regarding sea waves.
1. Water does not move forward.
2. Water particles within a wave move in circular motion.
3. Sea waves radiate outward from generating area.
4. Longer wavelength move more rapidly.
A) 1 and 2
B) 3 and 4
C) 1, 2 and 3
D) All of the above

Answer: All of the above