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Multiple choice geography earthquakes and volcanoes volcanism types and features of earthquakes and volcanoes movement of the earth's plates

In which one of the following is the Himalayan pass Shipki La located?

  1. Chandra valley

  2. Hunza valley

  3. Nubra valley

  4. Sutlej valley
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In Sutlej valley the Himalayan pass Shipki La is located. A spur road on the Indian side rises to an altitude of 4,720 metres (15,490 ft) four km southwest of Shipki La. It is located in Kinnaur district in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India, and Ngari Prefecture in Tibet, China.

Multiple choice geography earthquakes and volcanoes volcanism types and features of earthquakes and volcanoes movement of the earth's plates

Match the following:

Mountain passes in Himalayas States
A. Chang la 1. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Shipki la 2. Himachal Pradesh
C. Zoji la 3. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Bomdi la                                      4.  Jammu and Kashmir


  1. A - 3, B - 2, C - 3, D - 1

  2. A - 3, B - 2, C - 4, D - 1

  3. A - 2, B - 3, C - 4, D - 1

  4. A - 3, B - 1, C - 4, D - 2
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A Correct answer
Explanation

             Mountain passes in Himalayas             States

        A. Chang La                                             1.Jammu and Kashmir
        B. Shipki La                                               2.Himachal Pradesh
        C. Zoji La                                                    3.Jammu and Kashmir  
        D. Bomdi La                                                4. Arunachal Pradesh

Multiple choice geography earthquakes and volcanoes volcanism types and features of earthquakes and volcanoes movement of the earth's plates

Slow movements take place in _________ direction.

  1. horizontal

  2. vertical

  3. both a and b

  4. none of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Vertical movements are responsible for the rise or fall of a portion of the earth surface. Vertical movements of the earth do not disturb the horizontality of the strata. Vertical movements cause uplift and subsidence.

Horizontal movements are greatly responsible for deranging the horizontal surface of the earth because of the working of forces of Tension and Compression. The tension is responsible for the breaking of rock layers with their subsequent sliding or displacement. It is termed as the formation of a 'fault'. The compression leads to the bending of horizontal layers of deep sediments into a shape known as a 'fold'. 

Multiple choice geography earthquakes and volcanoes volcanism types and features of earthquakes and volcanoes movement of the earth's plates

The movements that give rise to mountains are called ______________.

  1. rapid movements

  2. epiorogenic movements

  3. orogenic movements

  4. none of the above
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Explanation

The word Orogeny is derived from a Greek word 'Oros' meaning mountain. The orogenic movements are due to horizontal forces in earth's crust, as a result of which rock-strata are crumpled and folded. It is this movement that give rise to mountains.

Multiple choice geography earthquakes and volcanoes volcanism types and features of earthquakes and volcanoes movement of the earth's plates

Tick the correct answer.
The mountain range that separates Europe from Asia is  

  1. the Andes

  2. the Himalayas

  3. the Urals

  4. none of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Asia is separated from Europe by the Ural mountains on the west (Figure 5.1). The combined landmass of Europe and Asia is called Eurasia (Europe + Asia).

Multiple choice geography earthquakes and volcanoes volcanism types and features of earthquakes and volcanoes movement of the earth's plates

Which one of the following is most prone to earthquakes?

  1. Coastal plains

  2. Old shields

  3. Plateaus

  4. Young folded mountains
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Young folded mountains, such as the Himalayas, are located at active plate boundaries where crustal deformation is ongoing, making them the most prone to earthquakes compared to stable old shields or plains.