Earthquakes are caused by (1) Denudation (2) Tectonism (3) Earth revolution (4) Earth rotation

Earthquakes are caused by (1) Denudation (2) Tectonism (3) Earth revolution (4) Earth rotation
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Earthquakes are caused by – (1) Denudation (2) Tectonism (3) Earth revolution (4) Earth rotation

Description : Earthquakes are caused by – (1) Denudation (2) Tectonism (3) Earth revolution (4) Earth rotation

Last Answer : (2) Tectonism Explanation: Earthquakes result from the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves. Most occur along plate boundaries. Tectonic earth-quakes occur ... there is sufficient stored elastic strain energy to drive fracture propagation along a fault plane.

The deflection of the winds to the right in the northern hemisphere is caused by : (1) revolution of the earth (2) rotation of the earth (3) uneven heating of the earth (4) All the above

Description : The deflection of the winds to the right in the northern hemisphere is caused by : (1) revolution of the earth (2) rotation of the earth (3) uneven heating of the earth (4) All the above 

Last Answer : rotation of the earth

Atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to : (1) rotation of earth (2) revolution of earth (3) gravitational pull (4) uneven heating of earth

Description : Atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to : (1) rotation of earth (2) revolution of earth (3) gravitational pull (4) uneven heating of earth

Last Answer : gravitational pull

The moon is showing its same face to the earth because (1) It is not rotating about its own axis (2) Its rotation and revolution are opposite (3) Its periods of rotation and revolution are the same (4) Its rotation is faster than its revolution

Description : The moon is showing its same face to the earth because (1) It is not rotating about its own axis (2) Its rotation and revolution are opposite (3) Its periods of rotation and revolution are the same (4) Its rotation is faster than its revolution

Last Answer : Its periods of rotation and revolution are the same

Most of the devastating earthquakes are usually caused by (1) Eustatic movement (2) Isostatic adjustment (3) Collision of earth plates (4) Volcanic eruption

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

Salination of soil is caused by (1) pesticides (2) soil erosion (3) excess irrigation (4) crop rotation

Description : Salination of soil is caused by (1) pesticides (2) soil erosion (3) excess irrigation (4) crop rotation

Last Answer : excess irrigation

If speed of rotation of the earth increases, the weight of the body (1) decreases (2) increases (3) remains the same (4) may increase or decrease

Description : If speed of rotation of the earth increases, the weight of the body (1) decreases (2) increases (3) remains the same (4) may increase or decrease

Last Answer : decreases

Why the Earth is having its own atmosphere ? (1) Winds (2) Clouds (3) Gravity (4) Rotation of the Earth

Description : Why the Earth is having its own atmosphere ? (1) Winds (2) Clouds (3) Gravity (4) Rotation of the Earth

Last Answer : Gravity

The earth completes one rotation on its axis in : (1) 23 hrs. 56 min. 4.9 sec (2) 23 hrs. 10 min. 2 sec (3) 23 hrs. 30 min. (4) 24 hrs.

Description : The earth completes one rotation on its axis in : (1) 23 hrs. 56 min. 4.9 sec (2) 23 hrs. 10 min. 2 sec (3) 23 hrs. 30 min. (4) 24 hrs.

Last Answer : 23 hrs. 56 min. 4.9 sec

Equator represents (1) line joining North and South poles (2) imaginary line passing round the Earth midway between North & South poles (3) a belt (ring) around the planet Saturn (4) axis of rotation of Earth

Description : Equator represents (1) line joining North and South poles (2) imaginary line passing round the Earth midway between North & South poles (3) a belt (ring) around the planet Saturn (4) axis of rotation of Earth

Last Answer : imaginary line passing round the Earth midway between North & South poles

Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Orissa often face natural disasters due to (1) Cyclones (2) Earthquakes (3) Landslides (4) Tornadoes

Description : Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Orissa often face natural disasters due to (1) Cyclones (2) Earthquakes (3) Landslides (4) Tornadoes

Last Answer : Cyclones

Tsunamis are cuased by (1) mixing of cold and warm currents (2) earthquakes (3) changes in sea level (4) volcanic eruption

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

Earthquakes are generally associated with : (1) Joints (2) Faults (3) Folds (4) Schistosity

Description : Earthquakes are generally associated with : (1) Joints (2) Faults (3) Folds (4) Schistosity

Last Answer : Faults

The scale that measures the intensity of earthquakes is called as (1) Vernier scale (2) Richter scale (3) Beaufort scale (4) Diagonal scale

Description : The scale that measures the intensity of earthquakes is called as (1) Vernier scale (2) Richter scale (3) Beaufort scale (4) Diagonal scale

Last Answer : Richter scale

The ‘Pacific Ring of Fire’ is associated with (1) oil well fires (2) thermal power station (3) volcanoes and earthquakes (4) forest fires

Description : The ‘Pacific Ring of Fire’ is associated with (1) oil well fires (2) thermal power station (3) volcanoes and earthquakes (4) forest fires

Last Answer : volcanoes and earthquakes

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

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 

In a desert region, soil erosion can be checked by (1) Contour ploughing (2) Using farm manure (3) Tree plantation/Afforestaion (4) Crop rotation

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

In a desert region, soil erosion can be checked by (1) Tree plantation/afforestation (2) Crop rotation (3) Contour ploughing (4) Using farm manure

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

Tides in the sea are caused by (1) effect of Sun (2) effect of Moon (3) eombined effect of Moon and Sun (4) gravitational force of Earth and Sun

Description : Tides in the sea are caused by (1) effect of Sun (2) effect of Moon (3) eombined effect of Moon and Sun (4) gravitational force of Earth and Sun

Last Answer : eombined effect of Moon and Sun

Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the (1) Earth on the Moon (2) Earth on the Sun (3) Sun and Moon on the Earth (4) Moon on the Earth

Description : Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the (1) Earth on the Moon (2) Earth on the Sun (3) Sun and Moon on the Earth (4) Moon on the Earth

Last Answer : Sun and Moon on the Earth

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

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

Earthquake is caused by (1) disturbance of earth surface (2) adjustment of layers of earth’s crust (3) breakage of rock system (4) upliftment of rocks

Description : Earthquake is caused by (1) disturbance of earth surface (2) adjustment of layers of earth’s crust (3) breakage of rock system (4) upliftment of rocks 

Last Answer : disturbance of earth surface

The deflection of the winds to the right in the northern hemisphere is caused by : (1) revolution of the earth (2) rotation of the earth (3) uneven heating of the earth (4) All the above

Description : The deflection of the winds to the right in the northern hemisphere is caused by : (1) revolution of the earth (2) rotation of the earth (3) uneven heating of the earth (4) All the above

Last Answer : (2) rotation of the earth Explanation: If the Earth didn't rotate, winds would travel either north or south due to differences in temperature and pressure at different latitudes. But since the Earth does ... of time, such as large-scale movement of air in the atmosphere or water in the ocean.

The planet that takes 88 days to make one revolution of the sun is : (1) Mercury (2) Saturn (3) Jupiter (4) Mars

Description : The planet that takes 88 days to make one revolution of the sun is : (1) Mercury (2) Saturn (3) Jupiter (4) Mars

Last Answer : Mercury

Rainfall caused by intense evaporation in equatorial areas is called _______ (1) Orographic rainfall (2) Cyclonic rainfall (3) Frontal rainfall (4) Convectional rainfall

Description : Rainfall caused by intense evaporation in equatorial areas is called _______ (1) Orographic rainfall (2) Cyclonic rainfall (3) Frontal rainfall (4) Convectional rainfall

Last Answer : Convectional rainfall 

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

Cyclones are caused due to (1) low pressure (2) high pressure (3) low temperature (4) high density

Description : Cyclones are caused due to (1) low pressure (2) high pressure (3) low temperature (4) high density

Last Answer :  low pressure

Hailstorms are caused due to (1) condensation (2) convection (3) sublimation (4) freezing

Description : Hailstorms are caused due to (1) condensation (2) convection (3) sublimation (4) freezing

Last Answer : freezing

Ozone-hole in the atmosphere is largely caused by the presence of (1) Oxygen (2) Hydrogen (3) Chloro-floro-carbon (4) Radio-active waste

Description : Ozone-hole in the atmosphere is largely caused by the presence of (1) Oxygen (2) Hydrogen (3) Chloro-floro-carbon (4) Radio-active waste

Last Answer : Chloro-floro-carbon

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

What is denudation -Geography

Description : What is denudation -Geography

Last Answer : Denudation is an erosive process of breaking and removing the rocks from the surface of the earth. It is the wearing away of the terrestrial land by weathering, erosion, moving water, ice waves. Denudation is the result of two main processes, Endogenous and exogenous.

What are the agent of denudation?

Description : What are the agent of denudation?

Last Answer : Erosion , Transportation and deposition

The processes of ............ and .........go on simultaneously and generally there is a balance between the two ? (a) Denudation and erosion (b) Soil formation and erosion (c) Soil formation and denudation (d) Climatic conditions and soil erosion

Description : The processes of ............ and .........go on simultaneously and generally there is a balance between the two ? (a) Denudation and erosion (b) Soil formation and erosion (c) Soil formation and denudation (d) Climatic conditions and soil erosion

Last Answer : (b) Soil formation and erosion

Biosphere refers to (1) the area of the land inhabited by living organism (2) the part of ocean inhabited by plants and animals (3) the portion of the earth, including the oceans, the land, the soil and the atmosphere inhabited by living organisms (4) the atmosphere surrounding the living organisms

Description : Biosphere refers to (1) the area of the land inhabited by living organism (2) the part of ocean inhabited by plants and animals (3) the portion of the earth, including the oceans, the land, the soil and the atmosphere inhabited by living organisms (4) the atmosphere surrounding the living organisms

Last Answer : the portion of the earth, including the oceans, the land, the soil and the atmosphere inhabited by living organisms

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. 

Dumping of solid waste in lowlying areas earth cover is called as : (1) Sanitary landfilling (2) Open dumping (3) Composting (4) Incineration

Description : Dumping of solid waste in lowlying areas earth cover is called as : (1) Sanitary landfilling (2) Open dumping (3) Composting (4) Incineration

Last Answer : Sanitary landfilling

The largest ecosystem of the Earth is (1) Biome (2)Hydrosphere (3) Lithosphere (4)Biosphere

Description : The largest ecosystem of the Earth is (1) Biome (2)Hydrosphere (3) Lithosphere (4)Biosphere

Last Answer : Biome

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 food chain refers to the transfer of energy from : (1) the interior of the earth to the surface (2) lower to higher latitudes (3) one organism to another (4) organisms of the land to those of the sea by means of river

Description : The food chain refers to the transfer of energy from : (1) the interior of the earth to the surface (2) lower to higher latitudes (3) one organism to another (4) organisms of the land to those of the sea by means of river

Last Answer : one organism to another

The tides in the sea are primarily due to (1) the atmospheric effect of the Earth (2) the gravitational effect of Venus on the Earth (3) the gravitational effect of the Sun on the Earth (4) the gravitational effect of the Moon on the Earth

Description : The tides in the sea are primarily due to (1) the atmospheric effect of the Earth (2) the gravitational effect of Venus on the Earth (3) the gravitational effect of the Sun on the Earth (4) the gravitational effect of the Moon on the Earth 

Last Answer : the gravitational effect of the Moon on the Earth

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 deepest surface depression on the earth is (1) Kurile Trench (2) Mariana Trench (3) Tonga-Kermadec Trench (4) Bentley Subglacial

Description : The deepest surface depression on the earth is (1) Kurile Trench (2) Mariana Trench (3) Tonga-Kermadec Trench (4) Bentley Subglacial

Last Answer : Mariana Trench

The amount of insolation received at a place on the surface of the earth depends upon: (1) its climate (2) the longitude of the place (3) its latitude (4) the altitude of the place

Description : The amount of insolation received at a place on the surface of the earth depends upon: (1) its climate (2) the longitude of the place (3) its latitude (4) the altitude of the place

Last Answer : its latitude

Which one of the four regions above the earth has smallest height (km.) ? (1) Stratosphere (2) Mesosphere (3) Thermosphere (4) Troposphere

Description : Which one of the four regions above the earth has smallest height (km.) ? (1) Stratosphere (2) Mesosphere (3) Thermosphere (4) Troposphere

Last Answer : Troposphere

The atmospheric layer closest to the earth is: (1) Mesosphere (2) Hydrosphere (3) Troposphere (4) Ionosphere

Description : The atmospheric layer closest to the earth is: (1) Mesosphere (2) Hydrosphere (3) Troposphere (4) Ionosphere

Last Answer : Troposphere

The solar radiation coming to Earth is called (1) Radiant energy (2) Insolation (3) Sunshine (4) Terrestrial radiation

Description : The solar radiation coming to Earth is called (1) Radiant energy (2) Insolation (3) Sunshine (4) Terrestrial radiation 

Last Answer : Insolation

What is the position of the Earth when it is at the greatest distance from the sun ? (1) Aphelion (2) Antipode (3) Perihelion (4) Aldiate

Description : What is the position of the Earth when it is at the greatest distance from the sun ? (1) Aphelion (2) Antipode (3) Perihelion (4) Aldiate

Last Answer : Aphelion

What is the mean temperature of Earth? (1) 6 degree Celsius (2) 16 degree Celsius (3) 26 degree Celsius (4) 36 degree Celsius

Description : What is the mean temperature of Earth? (1) 6 degree Celsius (2) 16 degree Celsius (3) 26 degree Celsius (4) 36 degree Celsius

Last Answer :  16 degree Celsius

The core of the earth is also known as (1) Lithosphere (2) Mesosphere (3) Barysphere (4) Centrosphere

Description : The core of the earth is also known as (1) Lithosphere (2) Mesosphere (3) Barysphere (4) Centrosphere

Last Answer : Barysphere

Magnetic Meridian is a (1) Line parallel to the equator of the Earth (2) Latitude (3) Line joining the geographic north and geographic south of Earth (4) Plane passing through the magnetic north and magnetic south of Earth

Description : Magnetic Meridian is a (1) Line parallel to the equator of the Earth (2) Latitude (3) Line joining the geographic north and geographic south of Earth (4) Plane passing through the magnetic north and magnetic south of Earth

Last Answer : Plane passing through the magnetic north and magnetic south of Earth