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Which of the following land forms is not associated with river erosion?

geography external forces - responsible for changes the soil soil erosion (geo) soil erosion, soil conservation and uses of soil

  1. Waterfall

  2. V-shaped valley

  3. Moraines

  4. Ox-bow lake

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Moraines is any glacially formed accumulation of unconsolidated glacial debris that occus in both currently and formerly glaciated regions on the earth. These are formed of the debris of glaciers. They are not formed due to river erosions.

Which one of the following soils found in India is the most useful for agriculture?

geography external forces - responsible for changes the soil soil erosion (geo) soil erosion, soil conservation and uses of soil

  1. Black or regur soil

  2. Alluvial soil

  3. Red and yellow soil

  4. Marshy soil

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Correct Option: B

Which one of the following is the main cause of soil erosion?

geography external forces - responsible for changes the soil soil erosion (geo) soil erosion, soil conservation and uses of soil

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industries

  3. Deforestation

  4. Urbanisation

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Correct Option: C

Which one of the following is not a result of soil erosion?

geography external forces - responsible for changes the soil soil erosion (geo) soil erosion, soil conservation and uses of soil

  1. Accumulation of silt in the river bed

  2. Deforestation

  3. Decrease in the percolation of water

  4. Decrease in the soil fertility

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Correct Option: B

Which one of the following is not an agent of soil erosion?

geography external forces - responsible for changes the soil soil erosion (geo) soil erosion, soil conservation and uses of soil

  1. Running water

  2. Wind

  3. Sea

  4. Industries

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Correct Option: D

In Tamil Nadu soil erosion by ___________ is very common in Kambam valley.

geography external forces - responsible for changes the soil soil erosion (geo) soil erosion, soil conservation and uses of soil

  1. Wind

  2. River

  3. Glacier

  4. Wave

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Correct Option: A

Which type of sediments are carried by glaciers?

geography external forces - responsible for changes the soil soil erosion (geo) soil erosion, soil conservation and uses of soil

  1. Sheepbacks

  2. Moraines

  3. Aretes

  4. All of above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The glaciers carry sediments with them. These sediments are called moraines. Depending on the location of the deposits, moraines can be divided into four type.

Which type of landforms are produced by glacier?

geography external forces - responsible for changes the soil soil erosion (geo) soil erosion, soil conservation and uses of soil

  1. Drumlins

  2. Eskers

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The depositional work of glacier produces landforms like:-

  • Drumlins
  • Eskers

What are the agents of eroded materials?

geography external forces - responsible for changes the soil soil erosion (geo) soil erosion, soil conservation and uses of soil

  1. Wind

  2. Sea waves

  3. Groundwater

  4. All of above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The eroded materials gets carried away by agents like running water, glaciers, wind, sea waves and groundwater. These all work on erosion, transportation and deposition of eroded materials.

Which type of landforms are produced by glacier?

geography external forces - responsible for changes the soil soil erosion (geo) soil erosion, soil conservation and uses of soil

  1. Cirques

  2. Horns

  3. Hanging valleys

  4. All of above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The erosional work of glaciers produces landforms like:-

  • Cirques
  • Horns
  • Hanging valleys
  • Sheepbacks