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Multiple choice landforms of the earth and internal forces general physical geography general knowledge

The weak zones of Earth's crust which are more prone to earthquakes are called _________.

  1. Seismic zones

  2. Fault zones

  3. Danger zones

  4. Both (A) and (B)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Weak zones in the Earth's crust where tectonic plates meet or shift are known as both seismic zones and fault zones. These areas are highly susceptible to earthquake activity.

Multiple choice landforms of the earth and internal forces general physical geography general knowledge

The latest theory relating to the movement of the continents in relation to one another is called ________________.

  1. the big bang theory

  2. plate tectonics theory

  3. continental drift theory

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

The scientific theory that explains how Earth's lithosphere is divided into large plates that move slowly across the mantle is called plate tectonics. Continental drift was an earlier hypothesis proposed by Alfred Wegener.

Multiple choice landforms of the earth and internal forces general physical geography general knowledge

Which of the following statements is wrong?

  1. The mountains are colder than the plains

  2. There is more rain in the regions nearer to the Equator

  3. The seasonal contrasts in temperature between the summer and the winter are greater o the continents than on the oceans

  4. Vegetation in the mountains is the same at all heights
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Vegetation in mountains varies significantly with altitude due to changes in temperature, rainfall, and soil conditions, meaning it is not the same at all heights.

Multiple choice landforms of the earth and internal forces general physical geography general knowledge

Which of the following statements relating to earthquakes is/are correct?
(1) The point of origin of earthquake is called epicentre.
(2) The lines joining the places which were affected earthquakes at the same point of time are called homoseismal lines.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The point of origin of an earthquake is the focus (or hypocenter), not the epicenter (which is the point on the surface directly above). Homoseismal lines connect places that experience earthquake shocks at the same time.

Multiple choice landforms of the earth and internal forces general physical geography general knowledge

Statement I: There is a large-scale fluctuation of oil flow from oil wells prior to earthquakes.
Statement II: Tectonic stress accumulates to a certain level, the pore pressure within a deep oil bearing stratum reaches its breaking strength causing oil to sprout along the oil wells.

  1. Both statements are true and statement II is correct explanation of statement I

  2. Both the statements are true, but Statement I is not the correct explanation of Statement II

  3. Statement I is true, but Statement II is false

  4. Statement I is false, but Statement II is true
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Both statements are scientifically observed phenomena. Tectonic stress changes can indeed affect pore pressure in deep strata, leading to fluctuations in oil flow from wells, which is sometimes used as a precursor indicator for earthquakes.