One of the following is not the result of underground water action (1) Stalactites (2) Stalagmites (3) Sink holes (4) Fiords

One of the following is not the result of underground water action (1) Stalactites (2) Stalagmites (3) Sink holes (4) Fiords
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One of the following is not the result of underground water action – (1) Stalactites (2) Stalagmites (3) Sink holes (4) Fiords

Description : One of the following is not the result of underground water action – (1) Stalactites (2) Stalagmites (3) Sink holes (4) Fiords

Last Answer : (4) Fiords Explanation: Geologically, a fjord is a long, narrow inlet with steep sides or cliffs, created in a valley carved by glacial activity. A fjord is formed when a glacier cuts a U- ... eroded sediment is removed. Both the whole coast of Norway and the island of Greenland have many fjords.

Which one of the following is not the result of underground water action? (1) Stalactites (2) Stalagmites (3) Sinkholes (4) Fiords

Description : Which one of the following is not the result of underground water action? (1) Stalactites (2) Stalagmites (3) Sinkholes (4) Fiords

Last Answer : Fiords

Which one of the following is not the result of underground water action? (1) Stalactites (2) Stalagmites (3) Sinkholes (4) Fiords

Description : Which one of the following is not the result of underground water action? (1) Stalactites (2) Stalagmites (3) Sinkholes (4) Fiords

Last Answer : (4) Fiords Explanation: Geologically, a ford is a long, narrow inlet with steep sides or cliffs, created in a valley carved by glacial activity. A fjord is formed when a glacier cuts a U-shaped valley by ice segregation and abrasion of the surrounding bedrock.

Stalactites and Stalagmites form due to the precipitation of : (1) CaCO3 (2) CaCl2 (3) MgCl2 (4) MgCO3

Description : Stalactites and Stalagmites form due to the precipitation of : (1) CaCO3 (2) CaCl2 (3) MgCl2 (4) MgCO3

Last Answer : (1) CaCO3 Explanation: Stalactites and stalagmites are formed by water dripping or flowing from fractures on the ceiling of a cave. The dominant mineral in them is calcite (calcium carbonate) ... minerals that may be deposited include other carbonates, opal, chalcedony, limonite, and some sulfides.

Stalactites and Stalagmites form due to the precipitation of : (1) CaCO3 (2) CaCl2 (3) MgCl2 (4) MgCO3

Description : Stalactites and Stalagmites form due to the precipitation of : (1) CaCO3 (2) CaCl2 (3) MgCl2 (4) MgCO3

Last Answer : CaCO3

The main source of usable water on the Earth is (1) Oceans (2) Rivers (3) Underground water (4) Precipitation

Description : The main source of usable water on the Earth is (1) Oceans (2) Rivers (3) Underground water (4) Precipitation

Last Answer : Underground water

Sink hole is a phenomenon of _______ topography. (1) Plain (2) Desert (3) Tundra (4) Karst

Description : Sink hole is a phenomenon of _______ topography. (1) Plain (2) Desert (3) Tundra (4) Karst

Last Answer : Karst

Global warming is expected to result in (1) Increase in level of sea (2) Change in crop pattern (3) Change in coastline (4) All of the above

Description :  Global warming is expected to result in (1) Increase in level of sea (2) Change in crop pattern (3) Change in coastline (4) All of the above 

Last Answer :  All of the above

Snakes and vultures are eating rats in a field. If wild dogs are let into the field, what will be the immediate result ? (1) Decrease in the number of snakes (2) Decrease in the number of vultures (3) Decrease in the number of rats (4) Increase in the number of snakes.

Description : Snakes and vultures are eating rats in a field. If wild dogs are let into the field, what will be the immediate result ? (1) Decrease in the number of snakes (2) Decrease in the number of vultures (3) Decrease in the number of rats (4) Increase in the number of snakes.

Last Answer : Decrease in the number of rats

Laterite soil develops as a result of : (1) deposits of alluvial (2) deposits of loess (3) leaching (4) continued vegetation cover

Description : Laterite soil develops as a result of : (1) deposits of alluvial (2) deposits of loess (3) leaching (4) continued vegetation cover

Last Answer : leaching

Hydraulic Action is a type of erosion caused by (1) Running water (2) Wind (3) Glacier (4) None of these

Description : Hydraulic Action is a type of erosion caused by (1) Running water (2) Wind (3) Glacier (4) None of these

Last Answer : Running water

Depression formed due to deflating action of winds are called (1) Playas (2) Yardang (3) Ventifacts (4) Sand dunes

Description : Depression formed due to deflating action of winds are called (1) Playas (2) Yardang (3) Ventifacts (4) Sand dunes

Last Answer : Yardang

Widening of a river valley takes place due to (1) Corrosion (2) Lateral erosion (3) Corrasion (4) Hydraulic action

Description : Widening of a river valley takes place due to (1) Corrosion (2) Lateral erosion (3) Corrasion (4) Hydraulic action

Last Answer : Lateral erosion

Mounds of sand formed by wind action are called (1) Cliffs (2) Cirques (3) Dunes (4) Hamadas

Description : Mounds of sand formed by wind action are called (1) Cliffs (2) Cirques (3) Dunes (4) Hamadas

Last Answer : Dunes

Hanging Valley is formed due to the action of (1) Glacier (2) River (3) Ocean (4) Wind

Description : Hanging Valley is formed due to the action of (1) Glacier (2) River (3) Ocean (4) Wind

Last Answer : Glacier

Does auto insurance cover sink holes?

Description : Does auto insurance cover sink holes?

Last Answer : If the auto insurance doesn’t the insurance on the building and it’s contents probably will if they have sink hole insurance. Usually you have to specifically put that on the insurance policy like earthquake coverage.

What helps you tell the difference between stalagtites and stalagmites?

Description : What helps you tell the difference between stalagtites and stalagmites?

Last Answer : I always thought it was stalactite with a c and that meant it was from the ceiling. Stalagmite with a g meant it was from the ground. At least that was my way to rember it.

Do stalactites grow upwards or downwards?

Description : Do stalactites grow upwards or downwards?

Last Answer : Downwards

The well through which water comes out through hydraulic pressure is called (1) Ordinary well (2) Tube well (3) Deep tube well (4) Artesian well

Description : The well through which water comes out through hydraulic pressure is called (1) Ordinary well (2) Tube well (3) Deep tube well (4) Artesian well

Last Answer : Artesian well

The fur of the animals living in colder regions (1) protects them from water (2) traps the air and keeps them warm (3) protects them from enemies (4) makes them appear beautiful

Description : The fur of the animals living in colder regions (1) protects them from water (2) traps the air and keeps them warm (3) protects them from enemies (4) makes them appear beautiful

Last Answer :  traps the air and keeps them warm

The word Biosphere refers to : (1) Zone of soil, water and air around earth capable of supporting the flora and fauna. (2) Part of earth surface which can support the flora (3) Parts of air around earth a where life can exist (4) Zone of water on earth which can support life.

Description : The word Biosphere refers to : (1) Zone of soil, water and air around earth capable of supporting the flora and fauna. (2) Part of earth surface which can support the flora (3) Parts of air around earth a where life can exist (4) Zone of water on earth which can support life.

Last Answer : Zone of soil, water and air around earth capable of supporting the flora and fauna. 

Which of the following exhibits unidirectional flow in an ecosystem ? (1) Light (2) Energy (3) Water (4) Biomass

Description : Which of the following exhibits unidirectional flow in an ecosystem ? (1) Light (2) Energy (3) Water (4) Biomass

Last Answer : Energy

The distribution of characteristic vegetation of a region is determined mainly by (1) soil, water and temperature (2) water, greenhouse effect and altitude (3) wind, water and latitude (4) sunlight, water and wind

Description : The distribution of characteristic vegetation of a region is determined mainly by (1) soil, water and temperature (2) water, greenhouse effect and altitude (3) wind, water and latitude (4) sunlight, water and wind

Last Answer : soil, water and temperature

Which one of the following is an abiotic and renewable resource? (1) iron ore (2) livestock (3) water (4) forests

Description : Which one of the following is an abiotic and renewable resource? (1) iron ore (2) livestock (3) water (4) forests

Last Answer : water

The sphere of living matter together with water, air and soil on the surface of the earth is known as (1) Lithosphere (2) Biosphere (3) Hydrosphere (4) Atmosphere

Description : The sphere of living matter together with water, air and soil on the surface of the earth is known as (1) Lithosphere (2) Biosphere (3) Hydrosphere (4) Atmosphere

Last Answer : Biosphere

The transfer of minerals from top soil to subsoil through soil-water is called? (1) Percolation (2) Conduction (3) Leaching (4) Transpiration

Description : The transfer of minerals from top soil to subsoil through soil-water is called? (1) Percolation (2) Conduction (3) Leaching (4) Transpiration

Last Answer : Leaching

The soil water which is of the greatest importance to the plant life is (1) Gravitational water (2) Capillary water (3) Hygroscopic water (4) Combined water

Description : The soil water which is of the greatest importance to the plant life is (1) Gravitational water (2) Capillary water (3) Hygroscopic water (4) Combined water

Last Answer :  Capillary water

A stretch of sea water, partly or fully separated by a narrow strip from the main sea is called (1) Bay (2) Isthmus (3) Lagoon (4) Strait

Description : A stretch of sea water, partly or fully separated by a narrow strip from the main sea is called (1) Bay (2) Isthmus (3) Lagoon (4) Strait

Last Answer : Lagoon

A semi enclosed coastal body of water which has a free connection with the open sea is called (1) Estuary (2) Fjord (3) Cove (4) Ria coast

Description : A semi enclosed coastal body of water which has a free connection with the open sea is called (1) Estuary (2) Fjord (3) Cove (4) Ria coast

Last Answer : Estuary

The largest reservoir of fresh water is : (1) Glaciers (2) Ground Water (3) Ponds (4) Lakes

Description : The largest reservoir of fresh water is : (1) Glaciers (2) Ground Water (3) Ponds (4) Lakes

Last Answer : Glaciers

How much of world’s surface is covered by water? (1) 55% (2) 70% (3) 80% (4) 25%

Description : How much of world’s surface is covered by water? (1) 55% (2) 70% (3) 80% (4) 25%

Last Answer : 70%

Best way to conserve our water resources : (1) Rain water harvesting (2) Sustainable water utilization (3) Encouragement of natural regeneration of vegetation (4) All of the options mentioned here.

Description : Best way to conserve our water resources : (1) Rain water harvesting (2) Sustainable water utilization (3) Encouragement of natural regeneration of vegetation (4) All of the options mentioned here.

Last Answer :  All of the options mentioned here

The rhythmic rise and fall of ocean water twice in a day is called (1) Tide (2) Ocean current (3) Wave (4) Water cycle

Description : The rhythmic rise and fall of ocean water twice in a day is called (1) Tide (2) Ocean current (3) Wave (4) Water cycle

Last Answer : Tide

The rapidly growing mass of phytoplankton covering the surface water of a lake or pond is known as : (1) Eutrophication (2) Water bloom (3) Water pollution (4) Water hyacinth

Description : The rapidly growing mass of phytoplankton covering the surface water of a lake or pond is known as : (1) Eutrophication (2) Water bloom (3) Water pollution (4) Water hyacinth

Last Answer : Eutrophication

Sea water is saltier than rain water because (1) rivers wash away salts from earth and pour them into the sea (2) sea beds have salt producing mines (3) sea animals are salt producing (4) the air around the sea is saltish

Description : Sea water is saltier than rain water because (1) rivers wash away salts from earth and pour them into the sea (2) sea beds have salt producing mines (3) sea animals are salt producing (4) the air around the sea is saltish 

Last Answer : rivers wash away salts from earth and pour them into the sea

The coastal part of water bodies of the oceans which is structurally part of the mainland of the continents is called (1) isthumus (2) oceanic ridge (3) continental shelf (4) continental slope

Description : The coastal part of water bodies of the oceans which is structurally part of the mainland of the continents is called (1) isthumus (2) oceanic ridge (3) continental shelf (4) continental slope

Last Answer : continental shelf

The term territorial water means (1) The water found within the country in form of rivers and lakes (2) The water secured from other countries (3) The water which is supplied to other countries (4) Water of the sea located close to the coast of a country

Description : The term territorial water means (1) The water found within the country in form of rivers and lakes (2) The water secured from other countries (3) The water which is supplied to other countries (4) Water of the sea located close to the coast of a country

Last Answer : Water of the sea located close to the coast of a country

The coastal part of water bodies of the oceans which is structurally part of the mainland of the continents is called the (1) Isthmus (2) Oceanic ridge (3) Continental shelf (4) Continental slope

Description : The coastal part of water bodies of the oceans which is structurally part of the mainland of the continents is called the (1) Isthmus (2) Oceanic ridge (3) Continental shelf (4) Continental slope

Last Answer : Continental shelf

Two seas or water-bodies connected by a narrow stretch of water is known as a (1) Bay (2) Strait (3) Peninsula (4) Isthmus

Description : Two seas or water-bodies connected by a narrow stretch of water is known as a (1) Bay (2) Strait (3) Peninsula (4) Isthmus

Last Answer : Strait

The narrow stretch of water connecting two Seas is called (1) Bay (2) Peninsula (3) Isthamus (4) Strait

Description : The narrow stretch of water connecting two Seas is called (1) Bay (2) Peninsula (3) Isthamus (4) Strait

Last Answer : Strait

A place where there is constant intermingling of salt water and fresh water is ____ (1) Estuary (2) Delta (3) Gulf (4) Bay

Description : A place where there is constant intermingling of salt water and fresh water is ____ (1) Estuary (2) Delta (3) Gulf (4) Bay 

Last Answer : Estuary

A special type of well in which water rises automatically under the pressure of a column of water to the ground surface through a hole is known as (1) Artisian well (2) Spring (3) Hot spring (4) Geyser

Description : A special type of well in which water rises automatically under the pressure of a column of water to the ground surface through a hole is known as (1) Artisian well (2) Spring (3) Hot spring (4) Geyser

Last Answer : Artisian well

Which of the following is FALSE with respect to rain water harvesting ? (1) It is a device of water conservation. (2) It helps raising water table. (3) It helps meet rising water demand. (4) It increases run-off losses.

Description : Which of the following is FALSE with respect to rain water harvesting ? (1) It is a device of water conservation. (2) It helps raising water table. (3) It helps meet rising water demand. (4) It increases run-off losses.

Last Answer : It increases run-off losses.

The main advantage of Rain? Water Harvesting (RWH) is (1) Recharge ground water (2) Avoid floods (3) Reduce the loss of water (4) Avoid soil erosion

Description : The main advantage of Rain? Water Harvesting (RWH) is (1) Recharge ground water (2) Avoid floods (3) Reduce the loss of water (4) Avoid soil erosion

Last Answer : Recharge ground water

Smog is a combination of (1) air and water vapour (2) water and smoke (3) fire and water (4) smoke and fog

Description : Smog is a combination of (1) air and water vapour (2) water and smoke (3) fire and water (4) smoke and fog

Last Answer : smoke and fog

Frontal Rain is caused by (1) Convection current (2) Winds from sea (3) Cyclonic activity (4) Condensation of water evaporated from mountains

Description : Frontal Rain is caused by (1) Convection current (2) Winds from sea (3) Cyclonic activity (4) Condensation of water evaporated from mountains

Last Answer : Cyclonic activity

Which of the following asborbs part of the insolation and preserves earth’s radiated heat? (1) Oxygen (2) Nitrogen (3) Water vapour (4) Carbon-di-oxide

Description : Which of the following asborbs part of the insolation and preserves earth’s radiated heat? (1) Oxygen (2) Nitrogen (3) Water vapour (4) Carbon-di-oxide

Last Answer : Water vapour

Recharging of water table depends on (1) amount of rainfall (2) relief of the area (3) vegetation of the area (4) amount of percolation

Description : Recharging of water table depends on (1) amount of rainfall (2) relief of the area (3) vegetation of the area (4) amount of percolation

Last Answer : relief of the area

Uneven distribution of insolation on the earth is mainly due to the (1) spherical shape of the earth (2) distribution of land and water (3) direction of the winds (4) presence of pressure belts

Description : Uneven distribution of insolation on the earth is mainly due to the (1) spherical shape of the earth (2) distribution of land and water (3) direction of the winds (4) presence of pressure belts

Last Answer : spherical shape of the earth

Which type of lake is formed by volcanic activities ? (1) Lagoon (2) Fresh water lake (3) Cladera lake (4) Karst lake

Description : Which type of lake is formed by volcanic activities ? (1) Lagoon (2) Fresh water lake (3) Cladera lake (4) Karst lake

Last Answer : Cladera lake