Geography · Environmental Studies

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

Which of the following is NOT a type of moraine?

  1. Lateral Moraine

  2. Medial Moraine

  3. Terminal Moraine

  4. Recessional Moraine
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A recessional moraine is not a type of moraine. It is a ridge of debris left behind as a glacier retreats.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a long, narrow ridge of rock or sediment deposited by a glacier?

  1. Esker

  2. Drumlin

  3. Roches Moutonnées

  4. Erratic
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A Correct answer
Explanation

An esker is a long, narrow ridge of sand and gravel deposited by a meltwater stream flowing beneath a glacier.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a landform created by glacial deposition?

  1. Drumlin

  2. Till Plain

  3. Outwash Plain

  4. Loess
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Loess is a windblown deposit of silt and clay, not created by glacial deposition.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a large, rounded hill of glacial till?

  1. Drumlin

  2. Esker

  3. Moraine

  4. Roche Moutonnée
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A drumlin is a large, elongated hill of glacial till deposited by a glacier.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a process of glacial erosion?

  1. Abrasion

  2. Plucking

  3. Freeze-Thaw Weathering

  4. Chemical Weathering
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Chemical weathering is not a process of glacial erosion. It is a process by which rocks are broken down by chemical reactions.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the process by which glaciers pick up and transport rock fragments?

  1. Abrasion

  2. Plucking

  3. Freeze-Thaw Weathering

  4. Chemical Weathering
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Plucking is the process by which glaciers pick up and transport rock fragments.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of glacial deposit?

  1. Till

  2. Loess

  3. Outwash

  4. Erratic
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Loess is not a type of glacial deposit. It is a windblown deposit of silt and clay.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a large, isolated rock left behind by a glacier?

  1. Till

  2. Loess

  3. Outwash

  4. Erratic
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D Correct answer
Explanation

An erratic is a large, isolated rock left behind by a glacier.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a landform created by glacial erosion?

  1. Arête

  2. Cirque

  3. Moraine

  4. Roche Moutonnée
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A moraine is a landform created by glacial deposition, not erosion.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a steep-sided ridge of rock formed by glacial erosion?

  1. Arête

  2. Cirque

  3. Moraine

  4. Roche Moutonnée
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A Correct answer
Explanation

An arête is a steep-sided ridge of rock formed by glacial erosion.

Multiple choice

What is the process of removing fossils from rock called?

  1. Excavation

  2. Preparation

  3. Conservation

  4. Restoration
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Preparation is the process of removing fossils from rock.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe a steep descent on a mountain or hill, often involving loose rocks and scree?

  1. Scree Run

  2. Avalanche

  3. Rock Slide

  4. Mudslide
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A scree run is a steep, loose, and rocky slope on a mountain or hill, where loose rocks and debris can slide or roll down.

Multiple choice

In canyoning, what is the term used to describe a natural water slide formed by the erosion of rocks?

  1. Rapid

  2. Eddy

  3. Whirlpool

  4. Flume
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A flume in canyoning is a natural water slide formed by the erosion of rocks, allowing individuals to slide down smooth rock surfaces.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe a steep, narrow passage between two cliffs or rock formations?

  1. Canyon

  2. Gorge

  3. Ravine

  4. Gulch
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A gorge is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often formed by the erosion of a river or stream.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the process by which nutrients are released from rocks and minerals into the environment?

  1. Weathering

  2. Erosion

  3. Deposition

  4. Transportation
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Weathering is the process by which nutrients are released from rocks and minerals into the environment. This process can be caused by a variety of factors, including wind, water, and temperature changes.