Description : Rift Valley is formed – (1) between two anticlines (2) between two faults (3) erosion of synclinal basin (4) due to volcanic eruption
Last Answer : (2) between two faults Explanation: A rift valley is a linear-shaped lowland between several highlands or mountain ranges created by the action of a geologic rift or fault. It is formed by the subsidence of a segment of the Earth's crust between dip-slip, or normal, faults.
Description : A landscape which is caused due to the fissure in the earth along which one side has moved down with reference to the other is known as (1) Rift Valley (2) U Shaped Valley (3) V Shaped Valley (4) Hanging Valley
Last Answer : Rift Valley
Description : Tsunamis are cuased by (1) mixing of cold and warm currents (2) earthquakes (3) changes in sea level (4) volcanic eruption
Last Answer : earthquakes
Description : The minimum short-term natural hazard is (1) blizzard (2) earthquake (3) volcanic eruption (4) bolt of lightning
Last Answer : bolt of lightning
Description : Consider the following geological phenomena : I. Development of a fault II. Movement along a fault III. Impact produced by a volcanic eruption IV. Folding of rocks Which of the above causes earthquakes ? (1) I, II and III (2) II and IV (3) I, III and IV (4) I to IV
Last Answer : I, II and III
Description : Most of the devastating earthquakes are usually caused by (1) Eustatic movement (2) Isostatic adjustment (3) Collision of earth plates (4) Volcanic eruption
Last Answer : Collision of earth plates
Description : Terrigenous deposits are found in (1) Deep Sea Plain (2) Ocean Trenches (3) Rift Valley (4) Continental Shelf and Slope
Last Answer : Continental Shelf and Slope
Description : Which of the following rivers lies in a rift valley? (1) Luni (2) Chambal (3) Sone (4) Tapti
Last Answer : Tapti
Description : Widening of a river valley takes place due to (1) Corrosion (2) Lateral erosion (3) Corrasion (4) Hydraulic action
Last Answer : Lateral erosion
Description : What forms when one oceanic plate is forced beneath another plate a rift valley an ocean basin an ocean ridge a subduction zone?
Last Answer : a subduction zone
Description : Which of the following is a typical feature of river erosion in youthful stage ? (1) Ox-bow lake (2) Gorge (3) Valley in valley (4) Cut-bank
Last Answer : Gorge
Description : Hanging Valley is formed due to the action of (1) Glacier (2) River (3) Ocean (4) Wind
Last Answer : Glacier
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
Description : Which type of lake is formed by volcanic activities ? (1) Caldera lake (2) Karst lake (3) Lagoon (4) Fresh water lake
Last Answer : Caldera lake
Description : A rift valley is formed mainly due to: [NDA 2003] (a) forces of tension in the earth's crust (b) the subsidence of the floor of a river valley (c) the valley formed after the formation of fold mountains (d) the deepening of a valley by ice action
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Iceland has a great deal of volcanic activity. The reason for this is: w) it was formed above a mid-ocean rift. x) it is part of the "Ring of Fire". y) two tectonic plates are rubbing against each other under Iceland. z) the American plate is diving under the European plate in this region.
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- IT WAS FORMED ABOVE A MID-OCEAN RIFT.
Description : The land forms formed by wave erosion is : (1) Spit (2) Beach (3) Cave (4) Barrier island
Last Answer : Cave
Description : Which one of the following statements is wrong regarding the "Vale of Kashmir" ? [CDS 2002] (a) It is a synclinal valley (b) It is situated 'between the Pir Panjal Range and the Lesser Himalayas (c) It is drained by the river Jhelum (d) Previously it was a bed of a great lake, subsequently uplifted.
Description : Earthquakes are generally associated with : (1) Joints (2) Faults (3) Folds (4) Schistosity
Last Answer : Faults
Description : Which of the following is a Biological method of soil conservations ? (1) Contour farming (2) Contour terracing (3) Gully control (4) Basin listing
Last Answer : Contour farming
Description : Natural sources of air pollution are (1) Forest fires (2) Volcanic eruptions (3) Dust storm (4) Smoke from burning dry leaves
Last Answer : Volcanic eruptions
Description : The Himalayan mountain range is an example of (1) Volcanic mountain (2) Residual mountain (3) Block mountain (4) Fold mountain
Last Answer : Fold mountain
Description : Which one of the following east flowing rivers of India has rift valley due to down warping (a) Damodar (b) Mahanadi (c) Sone (d) Yamuna
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : Which one of the following east flowing rivers of India forms rift valley due to down warping? [IAS 1998] (a) Damodar (b) Mahanadi (c) Son (d) Yamuna
Description : A landscape which is caused due to the fissure in the earth along which one side has moved down with reference to the other is known as – (1) Rift Valley (2) U Shaped Valley (3) V Shaped Valley (4) Hanging Valley
Last Answer : (2) U Shaped Valley Explanation: A rift valley is a linear-shaped lowland caused due to the fissure in the earth along which one side moves down with reference to the other. It is commonly ... valley is formed on a divergent plate boundary, a crustal extension, a spreading apart of the surface.
Description : Which east flowing river of India forms rift valley due to down warping?
Last Answer : Damodar
Description : Which one of the following is the indirect use of forests ? (1) Medicinal plants (2) Checking soil erosion (3) Building material (4) Grazing
Last Answer : Checking soil erosion
Description : Salination of soil is caused by (1) pesticides (2) soil erosion (3) excess irrigation (4) crop rotation
Last Answer : excess irrigation
Description : The remedies to soil erosion are : I. Contour bunding II. Regulation of land use III. Cutting of trees IV. Allowing grazing of animals (1) I, III (2) I, II (3) III, IV (4) II, III
Last Answer : I, II
Description : Soil erosion can be prevented by (1) Increasing bird population (2) Afforestation (3) Removal of vegetation (4) Overgrazing
Last Answer : Afforestation
Description : In a desert region, soil erosion can be checked by (1) Contour ploughing (2) Using farm manure (3) Tree plantation/Afforestaion (4) Crop rotation
Last Answer : Tree plantation/Afforestaion
Description : Plantation of trees on a large scale to check soil erosion are called: (1) Shelter belts (2) Contour ploughing (3) Strip cropping (4) Afforestation
Description : In a desert region, soil erosion can be checked by (1) Tree plantation/afforestation (2) Crop rotation (3) Contour ploughing (4) Using farm manure
Last Answer : Tree plantation/afforestation
Description : Soil erosion on hill slopes can be checked by (1) Afforestation (2) Terrace cultivation (3) Strip cropping (4) Contour ploughing
Last Answer : Terrace cultivation
Description : Which one of the following does not cause soil erosion ? (1) Deflation (2) Deforestation (3) Weathering (4) Overcropping
Last Answer : Deflation
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
Description : Granite, quartzite areas have upstanding look because (1) mechanically wealthered faster (2) these rocks are resistant to all kinds of erosion (3) these rocks are not easily croded (4) not easily worn down
Last Answer : not easily worn down
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
Description : The formation of ‘Mushroom rock’ in desert region is an example of (1) Deflation (2) Attrition (3) Abrasion (4) Erosion
Last Answer : Abrasion
Description : Breaking down of rock in situ is known as (1) Erosion (2) Weathering (3) Mass wasting (4) Degradation
Last Answer : Weathering
Description : The main cause of recurring flood is (1) Soil erosion (2) Deforestation (3) Silting of river beds (4) All of the above
Last Answer : All of the above
Description : Which one of the following types of erosion is responsible for the formation of Chambal Ravines ? (1) Splash (2) Sheet (3) Rill (4) Gully
Last Answer : Gully
Description : Which one of the following types of erosion is responsible for the formation of Chambal Ravines? (1) Splash (2) Sheet (3) Rill (4) Gully
Description : What process takes place during the youthful stage of a river ? (1) Valley widening (2) River rejuvenating (3) Valley deepening (4) Meandering
Last Answer : Valley deepening
Description : The greatest erosive power of a river is associated with (1) gorges (2) meanders (3) inter-locking spurs (4) V-shaped valley
Last Answer : meanders
Description : Natural embankments found on upper valley sides are-known as (1) high banks (2) levees (3) bunds (4) ridge
Last Answer : levees
Description : Hanging Valley is very common in (1) high mountains (2) sub-Arctic region (3) glaciated areas (4) coastal belt
Last Answer : glaciated areas
Description : In a particular volcanic region many small faults fracture the rocks of the crust. What features are likely to form beneath?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
Description : What is a volcanic eruption?
Last Answer : A volcanic eruption is the release of molten rock, ash, and gas from a volcano, often leading to the formation of new land and significant environmental impacts.
Description : Which is a typical feature of volcanic eruption? -Do You Know?
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