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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 for the process by which water is removed from the soil by evaporation and transpiration?

  1. Infiltration

  2. Percolation

  3. Evapotranspiration

  4. Runoff
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Evapotranspiration is the process by which water is removed from the soil by evaporation and transpiration.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the process by which soil is deposited by wind?

  1. Aeolian deposition

  2. Fluvial deposition

  3. Glacial deposition

  4. Colluvial deposition
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Aeolian deposition is the process by which soil is deposited by wind.

Multiple choice

What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller particles?

  1. Weathering

  2. Erosion

  3. Deposition

  4. Metamorphism
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Weathering is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller particles by physical, chemical, and biological agents.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the process by which rocks are changed in composition and texture due to heat, pressure, and chemical reactions?

  1. Weathering

  2. Erosion

  3. Deposition

  4. Metamorphism
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Metamorphism is the process by which rocks are changed in composition and texture due to heat, pressure, and chemical reactions.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the process by which sediments are transported from one location to another?

  1. Weathering

  2. Erosion

  3. Deposition

  4. Metamorphism
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Erosion is the process by which sediments are transported from one location to another by wind, water, ice, or gravity.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the process by which rocks are broken down and dissolved by chemical reactions with water?

  1. Weathering

  2. Erosion

  3. Deposition

  4. Hydrolysis
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Hydrolysis is the process by which rocks are broken down and dissolved by chemical reactions with water.

Multiple choice

Which type of soil erosion occurs when wind carries away soil particles?

  1. Sheet Erosion

  2. Rill Erosion

  3. Gully Erosion

  4. Wind Erosion
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Wind erosion is the process by which wind carries away soil particles, leading to the degradation of the land.

Multiple choice

Which type of soil erosion creates deep channels and ravines?

  1. Sheet Erosion

  2. Rill Erosion

  3. Gully Erosion

  4. Wind Erosion
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Gully erosion is characterized by the formation of deep channels and ravines due to the erosive action of concentrated water flow.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the process of soil erosion caused by the flow of water in small channels?

  1. Sheet Erosion

  2. Rill Erosion

  3. Gully Erosion

  4. Wind Erosion
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Rill erosion is the process by which water flows in small channels, causing the erosion of soil and the formation of rills.

Multiple choice

Which type of soil erosion is accelerated by the removal of vegetation cover?

  1. Sheet Erosion

  2. Rill Erosion

  3. Gully Erosion

  4. Wind Erosion
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Wind erosion is accelerated when vegetation cover is removed, as the soil becomes more exposed to the erosive force of wind.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the process of soil erosion caused by the movement of glaciers?

  1. Sheet Erosion

  2. Rill Erosion

  3. Gully Erosion

  4. Glacial Erosion
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Glacial erosion is the process by which glaciers erode and transport soil and rock material.

Multiple choice

Which type of soil erosion is caused by the action of waves and currents?

  1. Sheet Erosion

  2. Rill Erosion

  3. Gully Erosion

  4. Coastal Erosion
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Coastal erosion is the process by which waves and currents erode and transport soil and rock material along the coastline.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the process of soil erosion caused by the movement of water in large channels?

  1. Sheet Erosion

  2. Rill Erosion

  3. Gully Erosion

  4. Streambank Erosion
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Streambank erosion is the process by which water in large channels erodes and transports soil and rock material along the banks of the channel.

Multiple choice

Which type of soil erosion is accelerated by poor farming practices?

  1. Sheet Erosion

  2. Rill Erosion

  3. Gully Erosion

  4. Agricultural Erosion
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Agricultural erosion is the process by which soil is eroded due to poor farming practices, such as improper tillage and irrigation methods.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the process of soil erosion caused by the movement of water in underground channels?

  1. Sheet Erosion

  2. Rill Erosion

  3. Gully Erosion

  4. Subterranean Erosion
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Subterranean erosion is the process by which water in underground channels erodes and transports soil and rock material.