Chapter 1: Origin and Structure of the Ear (Set-4)

The concept of accretion in planetary formation explains that planets formed through

The apparent westward movement of stars across the sky is caused due to Earth’s

Which longitude is taken as the basis for Greenwich Mean Time

The layer of Earth responsible for volcanic magma generation is mainly the

Which evidence of continental drift is derived from distribution of ancient coal deposits

Plate tectonics considers lithosphere to be divided into

Which fault type is associated with tensional forces and crustal extension

The intensity of earthquakes is measured using

Which type of igneous rock is formed at mid-ocean ridges

Which sedimentary rock indicates deposition in calm water conditions

The transformation of coal into graphite represents

The Lehmann discontinuity separates the

Which type of volcanic eruption is characterized by quiet lava flows

The bending of rocks due to shear stress without breaking results in

Which latitude experiences the longest night during December solstice

The density of Earth’s core is highest mainly because of

Which rock cycle process removes material from Earth’s surface

Which plate boundary is least associated with volcanic activity

Which rock is formed when granite undergoes metamorphism

The difference in local time between two places depends on difference in

Which phenomenon demonstrates Earth’s revolution around the Sun

Which type of crust is destroyed at subduction zones

The study of fossils in rocks is known as

Which process forms stalactites and stalagmites

Which plate interaction formed the Himalayas

Which internal force creates fold mountains

Which rock type shows foliation clearly

Which latitude marks the region of overhead Sun during December solstice

Which seismic wave is confined to Earth’s surface

The process of breaking rocks without movement is known as

Which factor mainly controls volcanic explosiveness

Which type of sedimentary rock is formed from shell remains

The slow vertical movement of Earth’s crust without folding is called

Which plate boundary forms rift valleys on continents

Which rock has vesicular texture due to gas bubbles

Which Earth movement causes bulging at Equator

Which layer of Earth is richest in silica and aluminum

Which phenomenon indicates Earth’s internal heat

Which type of earthquake occurs near plate boundaries

Which rock is formed when basalt undergoes metamorphism

Which imaginary circle divides Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres

Which plate boundary generates shallow-focus earthquakes

Which process forms talus at mountain bases

Which rock is commonly used for cement production

Which factor causes difference in gravitational force between poles and equator

Which concept explains recycling of crustal material into mantle

Which type of rock is most suitable for preserving Earth’s history

Which movement of Earth is responsible for leap year adjustment

Which internal boundary shows sudden disappearance of S-waves

The integrated study of Earth’s origin, structure, and processes falls under