Chapter 6 Geomorphic Processes
Chapter 6 Geomorphic Processes 1. Multiple choice questions Question 1(i). Which one of the following processes is a gradational process? (a) Deposition (b) Diastrophism (c) Volcanism (d) Erosion. Answer: (d) Erosion Question 1(ii). Which one of the following materials is affected by hydration process? (a) Granite (b) Clay (c) Quartz (d) Salts. Answer: (d) Salts […]
Chapter 5 Minerals and Rocks
Chapter 5 Minerals and Rocks 1. Multiple choice questions. Question 1(i). Which one of the following are the two main constituents of granite? (a) Iron and nickel (b) Iron and silver (c) Silica and aluminium (d) Iron Oxide and potassium Answer: (c) Silica and aluminium Question 1(ii). Which one of the following is the salient […]
Chapter 4 Distribution of Oceans and Continents
Chapter 4 Distribution of Oceans and Continents 1. Multiple choice questions Question 1(i). Who amongst the following was the first to consider the possibility of Europe, Africa and America having been located side by side? (а) Alfred Wegener (b) Antonio Pellegrini (c) Abraham Ortelius (d) Edmond Hess. Answer: (c) Abraham Ortelius Question 1(ii). Polar fleeing […]
Chapter 3 Interior of the Earth
Chapter 3 Interior of the Earth 1. Multiple choice questions Question 1(i). Which one of the following earthquake waves is more destructive? (a) P-waves (b) S-waves (c) Surface waves (d) None of the above. Answer: (a) P-waves Question 1(ii). Which one of the following is a direct source of information about the interior of the […]
Chapter 2 The Origin and Evolution of the Earth
Chapter 2 The Origin and Evolution of the Earth 1. Multiple choice questions. Question 1(i). Which one of the following figures represents the age of the earth? (a) 4.6 million years (b) 13.7 billion years (c) 4.6 billion years (d) 13.7 trillion years. Answer: (b) 4.6 billion years Question 1(ii). Which one of the following […]
Chapter 1 Geography as a Discipline
Chapter 1 Geography as a Discipline 1. Multiple choice questions Question 1(i). Which one of the following scholars coined the term ‘Geography’? (a) Herodotus (b) Erathosthenese (c) Galileo (d) Aristotle. Answer: (b) Erathosthenese Question 1(ii). Which one of the following features can be termed as ‘physical feature’? (a) Port (b) Road (c) Plain (d) Water […]