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

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    C)0.1
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    B)Periyar
    C)Cauvery
    D)Tapti
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    B)The Arctic Ocean
    C)The Indian Ocean
    D)The Pacific Ocean
    Answer: The Arctic Ocean
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    B)Gangtok
    C)Shillong
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  • Q. Which one of the following pairs of ocean currents meet each other near Newfound land?
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    B)Canaries and Labrador
    C)Gulf stream and Labrador
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    C)20,000 km
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