Geography Lithosphere

Q. ________ are defined as the mass movement of rock, debris or Earth down a slope.

A
Flood
B
Earthquake
C
Cyclone
D
Landslide

Correct Answer

Landslide

More Questions on Geography

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    A)Growing competition from man-made fibres
    B)Lack of demand
    C)Lack of remunerative prices
    D)Dearth of skilled labour
    Answer: Growing competition from man-made fibres
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    B)Cotton
    C)Sugarcane
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    B)Grasswood
    C)Getepp
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    A)Africa and South America
    B)North America and South America
    C)Asia and Africa
    D)Europe and Asia
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    A)U.S.A
    B)India
    C)Russia
    D)Australia
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    B)Mountain top in late evening
    C)Windy but cloudy night
    D)Calm, clear and cool winter night
    Answer: Calm, clear and cool winter night
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    B)Rice and Wheat
    C)Rice and Cotton
    D)Jowar and Bajara
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  • Q. The reason for Rajasthan being deficient in rainfall is ________
    A)There is no water available and thus the winds remain dry
    B)The monsoon fail to reach this area
    C)It is too hot
    D)The winds do not come across any barrier to cause necessary uplift to be cooled
    Answer: The winds do not come across any barrier to cause necessary uplift to be cooled
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    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
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    B)Australia
    C)Northern Canada
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    B)A small crack on the side of volcano ejecting gas and steam
    C)A river truncated by river piracy
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  • Q. Quartzite is metamorphosed from:
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    B)Gobi
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    C)Mixed Farming
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