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Geomorphic Processes

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Geomorphic processes shape the Earth surface through physical mechanisms like weathering, erosion, and deposition. This topic covers soil formation, glacial movement, and coastal landform development. It forms a core component of physical geography in major competitive examinations.

Soil erosion controlGlacial movementCoastal landformsSedimentary rock formationWeathering processes

Geomorphic Processes Questions

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process of glaciers moving forward?

  1. Glacial retreat

  2. Glacial advance

  3. Glacial surging

  4. Calving
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Glacial advance occurs when a glacier moves forward, typically due to an increase in snowfall or a decrease in melting.

Multiple choice

What is the opposite of glacial advance?

  1. Glacial retreat

  2. Glacial stagnation

  3. Glacial surging

  4. Calving
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Glacial retreat is the opposite of glacial advance and occurs when a glacier moves backward, typically due to a decrease in snowfall or an increase in melting.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process of glaciers breaking off into smaller pieces?

  1. Glacial retreat

  2. Glacial advance

  3. Glacial surging

  4. Calving
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Calving is the process of glaciers breaking off into smaller pieces, typically at the terminus of the glacier.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe a sudden, rapid movement of a glacier?

  1. Glacial retreat

  2. Glacial advance

  3. Glacial surging

  4. Calving
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Glacial surging is a sudden, rapid movement of a glacier, typically occurring over a short period of time.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the area of land that was once covered by a glacier?

  1. Glacial till

  2. Glacial moraine

  3. Glacial outwash plain

  4. Glacial valley
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Glacial till is the term used to describe the area of land that was once covered by a glacier.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe a ridge of sediment that is deposited at the edge of a glacier?

  1. Glacial till

  2. Glacial moraine

  3. Glacial outwash plain

  4. Glacial valley
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Glacial moraine is the term used to describe a ridge of sediment that is deposited at the edge of a glacier.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe a plain of sediment that is deposited by a glacier?

  1. Glacial till

  2. Glacial moraine

  3. Glacial outwash plain

  4. Glacial valley
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Glacial outwash plain is the term used to describe a plain of sediment that is deposited by a glacier.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe a valley that was carved by a glacier?

  1. Glacial till

  2. Glacial moraine

  3. Glacial outwash plain

  4. Glacial valley
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Glacial valley is the term used to describe a valley that was carved by a glacier.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process of glaciers melting and releasing water?

  1. Glacial retreat

  2. Glacial advance

  3. Glacial surging

  4. Ablation
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ablation is the term used to describe the process of glaciers melting and releasing water.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process of glaciers accumulating snow and ice?

  1. Glacial retreat

  2. Glacial advance

  3. Glacial surging

  4. Accumulation
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Accumulation is the term used to describe the process of glaciers accumulating snow and ice.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the balance between accumulation and ablation on a glacier?

  1. Glacial retreat

  2. Glacial advance

  3. Glacial surging

  4. Equilibrium line
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Equilibrium line is the term used to describe the balance between accumulation and ablation on a glacier.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the point at which a glacier reaches its maximum extent?

  1. Glacial retreat

  2. Glacial advance

  3. Glacial surging

  4. Glacial maximum
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Glacial maximum is the term used to describe the point at which a glacier reaches its maximum extent.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the point at which a glacier reaches its minimum extent?

  1. Glacial retreat

  2. Glacial advance

  3. Glacial surging

  4. Glacial minimum
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Glacial minimum is the term used to describe the point at which a glacier reaches its minimum extent.

Multiple choice

Which type of hydropower dam is constructed by piling up earth and rock materials?

  1. Arch dam

  2. Gravity dam

  3. Buttress dam

  4. Embankment dam
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Embankment dams are constructed by compacting earth and rock materials, making them suitable for wide river valleys and where rock foundations are not available.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process by which coral reefs grow and expand?

  1. Accretion

  2. Erosion

  3. Deposition

  4. Subduction
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Explanation

Accretion is the process by which coral reefs grow and expand through the accumulation of calcium carbonate skeletons produced by coral polyps.