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Multiple choice geography exogenic processes part-2 the soil soil erosion (geo) soil erosion, soil conservation and uses of soil

Mulching is associated with use of ________________.

  1. material to maintain soil moisture

  2. soil to build barrier.

  3. trenches to collect water.

  4. pilled up rocks to slow down the flow of water.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A mulch is a layer of material applied to the surface of an area of soil. Its used for the following purposes:
1. to conserve moisture.
2. to improve the fertility of the soil.
3. to reduce weed growth.

Multiple choice geography exogenic processes part-2 the soil soil erosion (geo) soil erosion, soil conservation and uses of soil

It is important to make small check dams across the flooded gullies because they-
(i)   hold water for irrigation.
(ii)  hold water and prevent soil erosion.
(iii)  recharge ground water.

(iv)  hold water permanently.
Select the correct options from the above stated reasons-

  1. (i) and (iv)

  2. (ii) and (iii)

  3. (iii) and (iv)

  4. (ii) and (iv)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A check dam is a small, often temporary, dam constructed across a swale, drainage ditch, or waterway to counteract erosion by reducing water flow velocity.

Multiple choice geography exogenic processes part-2 the soil soil erosion (geo) soil erosion, soil conservation and uses of soil

A small coloured paper pellet is put in a beaker half-filled with water.
The beaker is placed on a tripod stand and heated.
As the water warms, the pellet moves upwards with the warm column of water and sinks back along the cool column of water.
Identify this movement:

  1. Molten magma inside the earth

  2. earth's magma inside the earth

  3. Energy flow from one trophic level to another

  4. Hydrological cycle
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The water cycle also known as the hydrological cycle describes the continues movement of water on, above and below the surface of the earth. Although the balance of water on Earth remains fairly constant over time, individual water molecules can come and go, in and out of the atmosphere. In doing so, the water goes through different phase liquid, solid (ice) and gas (vapor).

Multiple choice geography exogenic processes part-2 the soil soil erosion (geo) soil erosion, soil conservation and uses of soil

Radial pattern of drainage has _______.

  1. right angles structure.

  2. jointly rock terrain.

  3. dome like structure.

  4. branch like structure.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Radial pattern of drainage has dome like structure.
It is a drainage pattern in which consequent streams radiate or diverge outward, like the spokes of a wheel, from a high central area; it is best developed on the slopes of a young, unbreached dome like structure or of a volcanic cone.

Multiple choice geography exogenic processes part-2 the soil soil erosion (geo) soil erosion, soil conservation and uses of soil

Delta formed by Ganga-Brahmaputra in India is __________.

  1. Sundri delta.

  2. Sunderban delta.

  3. Chandrabhaga delta.

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

Delta formed by Ganga-Brahmaputra in India is Sunderban Delta.
The Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta (also known as the Brahmaputra Delta, the Sundarbans Delta or the Bengal Delta) is a river delta in the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent, consisting of Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal.