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Multiple choice geography endogenetic movements endogenic process and creation of mountains major domains of the earth land and oceans study of continents - north america earth's movement and creation of landforms earthquake earthquakes

The biggest lake of fresh water in the world is _____________.

  1. Baikallake

  2. Superior lake

  3. Nyasa lake

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

Lake Superior is the largest lake in North America and also the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area and the third-largest by volume. Its surface area is approximately 31,700 square miles. The lake is shared by the province of Ontario in Canada, and the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan in the US. 

Lake Baikal is a rift lake located in southern Siberia, Russia,
Lake Malawi, also known as Lake Nyasa in Tanzania and Lago Niassa in Mozambique, is an African Great Lake and the southernmost lake in the East African 
Lake Victoria is one of the African Great Lakes.

Multiple choice geography endogenetic movements endogenic process and creation of mountains major domains of the earth land and oceans study of continents - north america earth's movement and creation of landforms earthquake earthquakes

The lake formed due to tectonic activities is ________.

  1. Lohtak

  2. Wular lake

  3. Dal lake

  4. Bhimtal

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Wular lake is integral to the hydrological system of the Kashmir valley. India's largest freshwater lake, the Wular lake was formed as a result of the tectonic activity and is fed by the Jhelum river. The lake, along with its marshes, regulates the water levels and offers protection against flooding.

Multiple choice geography endogenetic movements endogenic process and creation of mountains major domains of the earth land and oceans study of continents - north america earth's movement and creation of landforms earthquake earthquakes

Which is the largest fresh water lake in the world?

  1. Lake Onega

  2. Lake Ontario

  3. Lake Michigan

  4. Lake Superior
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Lake Superior, located on the border between the United States and Canada, is the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area.

Multiple choice geography major landforms of the earth movement of the earth's plates development of landforms study of continents - north america

State whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F).
A rich variety of flora and fauna is found in the mountains.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

True,

It has about 15,000 flowering plants and ferns. India is blessed with different types of soils, climatic conditions and physical features and thus, it is suitable for supporting different species of flora and fauna making it a biodiversity hot spot.

Multiple choice geography major landforms of the earth movement of the earth's plates development of landforms study of continents - north america

Tick the correct answer.
The Deccan plateau is located in ______________.

  1. Kenya

  2. Australia

  3. India

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Deccan plateau is located in India.
Deccan refers to the entire southern peninsula of India south of the Narmada River, marked centrally by a high triangular tableland. The name derives from the Sanskrit Dakshina (“south”). The plateau is bounded on the east and west by the Ghats, escarpments that meet at the plateau's southern tip.

Multiple choice geography major landforms of the earth movement of the earth's plates development of landforms study of continents - north america

Maharashtrian Plateau is made up of ______.

  1. Alluvial soil

  2. Coral reef

  3. Basalt rock

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
  • The Maharashtra Plateau is mostly made up of basalt rocks of igneous origin. 
  • The Basalt layers are almost horizontal and this gives an appearance of a step like structure to the entire landscape.