Lithosphere MCQ Question Answers

Lithosphere Gk (quiz) MCQ question and answers. Suitable for aspirants preparing for SSC-CGL and State Level Examinations of all states and also Bank, SSC, Railway, UPSC conducted NDA/ CDS/ IFS/ IES / CSE etc. examinations.

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

Answer

Correct Answer : Landslide

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. ________ is an example of intrusive igneous rock.

A.
Sandstone
B.
Conglomerate
C.
Shale
D.
Granite

Answer

Correct Answer : Granite

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. ________ is the wearing away of the landscape by different agents like water, wind and ice.

A.
Erosion
B.
Weathering
C.
Attrition
D.
Abrasion

Answer

Correct Answer : Erosion

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. “Terra Rossa” is a Latin word which means?

A.
Lateritic Region
B.
Warm Region
C.
Red Landscape
D.
Region Nearer to Poles

Answer

Correct Answer : Red Landscape

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. A block of the earth’s crust that has remained in position while the ground around it has subsides is known as ________

A.
Plateau
B.
Horst
C.
Plain
D.
Young folded mountain

Answer

Correct Answer : Horst

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. A group of interconnected islands is known as

A.
Archipelago
B.
Strait
C.
Peninsula
D.
Lagoon

Answer

Correct Answer : Archipelago

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. A landscape which is caused due to the fissure in the earth along which one side has moved down with reference to the other is known as?

A.
V Shaped Valley
B.
Rift Valley
C.
U Shaped Valley
D.
Hanging Valley

Answer

Correct Answer : Rift Valley

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. A V-shaped valley is a feature produced by ________

A.
Old river
B.
Youthful river
C.
Mature river
D.
All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer : Youthful river

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. A valley with steep, parallel walls along the faultlines, formed by the subsidence of a part of earth’s crust is known as ________

A.
Canyon
B.
Hanging Valley
C.
Gorge
D.
Rift Valley

Answer

Correct Answer : Rift Valley

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. Alps mountains are spread over

A.
France, Switzerland, Italy, Spain
B.
France, Switzerland, Italy, Romania
C.
France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria
D.
France, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium

Answer

Correct Answer : France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria

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