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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 a type of sand dune that is shaped like a lunette?

  1. Barchan

  2. Transverse

  3. Lunette

  4. Star
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Lunette are lunette-shaped sand dunes.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a type of sand dune that is shaped like a pingos?

  1. Barchan

  2. Transverse

  3. Pingos

  4. Star
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Pingos are pingos-shaped sand dunes.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a type of sand dune that is shaped like a megaripples?

  1. Barchan

  2. Transverse

  3. Megaripples

  4. Star
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Megaripples are megaripples-shaped sand dunes.

Multiple choice

What is the process by which glaciers move and deform under their own weight?

  1. Erosion

  2. Deposition

  3. Glacial Flow

  4. Ablation
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Glacial flow is the movement of glaciers under their own weight, driven by the force of gravity.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the process by which glaciers erode and transport rock and sediment?

  1. Glacial Erosion

  2. Glacial Deposition

  3. Glacial Flow

  4. Ablation
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Glacial erosion is the process by which glaciers erode and transport rock and sediment through processes like abrasion, plucking, and quarrying.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the process by which glaciers deposit rock and sediment as they melt or retreat?

  1. Glacial Erosion

  2. Glacial Deposition

  3. Glacial Flow

  4. Ablation
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Glacial deposition is the process by which glaciers deposit rock and sediment as they melt or retreat, forming features like moraines, eskers, and drumlins.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the process by which glaciers lose mass through melting, sublimation, and calving?

  1. Glacial Erosion

  2. Glacial Deposition

  3. Glacial Flow

  4. Ablation
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ablation is the process by which glaciers lose mass through melting, sublimation, and calving.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the long, narrow ridges of sediment deposited by glaciers?

  1. Moraines

  2. Eskers

  3. Drumlins

  4. Cirques
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Moraines are long, narrow ridges of sediment deposited by glaciers.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the process by which glaciers carve out deep, bowl-shaped depressions in mountain valleys?

  1. Moraines

  2. Eskers

  3. Drumlins

  4. Cirques
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Cirques are deep, bowl-shaped depressions in mountain valleys carved out by glaciers.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the long, narrow ridges of sediment deposited by glaciers that are formed by meltwater streams?

  1. Moraines

  2. Eskers

  3. Drumlins

  4. Cirques
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Eskers are long, narrow ridges of sediment deposited by glaciers that are formed by meltwater streams.

Multiple choice

What is the term used for planting trees on steep slopes to prevent soil erosion?

  1. Contour planting

  2. Strip planting

  3. Taungya system

  4. Aerial seeding
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Contour planting involves planting trees along contours or boundaries on steep slopes to prevent soil erosion.

Multiple choice

The process by which soil is formed from parent material is called:

  1. Weathering

  2. Erosion

  3. Deposition

  4. Humification
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Weathering is the process by which parent material is broken down into smaller particles, making it suitable for plant growth.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of soil erosion?

  1. Sheet erosion

  2. Rill erosion

  3. Gully erosion

  4. Wind erosion
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Correct answer
Explanation

Stream erosion is not a type of soil erosion. The other options, sheet erosion, rill erosion, gully erosion, and wind erosion, are all types of soil erosion.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process of land becoming increasingly dry and barren?

  1. Aridity

  2. Desertification

  3. Salinization

  4. Alkalinization
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Desertification refers to the process by which land becomes increasingly dry and barren, often due to human activities and climate change.

Multiple choice

Which geological factor is primarily responsible for the formation of landslides?

  1. Steep slopes

  2. Weak or unstable rocks and soils

  3. Heavy rainfall or rapid snowmelt

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Landslides are primarily caused by a combination of steep slopes, weak or unstable rocks and soils, and heavy rainfall or rapid snowmelt. These factors contribute to the failure of slopes, leading to the movement of soil and rock material.