MCQ on Earth movement and related forms

1. What forces mainly contribute to shaping the Earth’s surface?
(a). Internal energy
(b). External factors
(c). Both internal and external influences
(d). Geological processes only

Answer
           C

2. Which of the following is not classified as an endogenous movement?
(a). Volcanic eruption
(b). Earthquake
(c). Weathering
(d). Tsunami

Answer
           C

3. The characteristics of destructive movements are:
(a). Gradual change over time
(b). Slow release of energy
(c). Sudden and violent temper
(d). Limited impact on landscapes

Answer
           C

4. Vertical movements contribute to the emergence of continents and coastal landforms:
(a). Causing subsidence
(b). Formation of rift valleys
(c). Triggering a volcanic eruption
(d). Generate tsunami

Answer
           B

5. Isostatic motion involves the adjustment of the Earth’s crust to maintain:
(a). Stability
(b). Increase in density
(c). Geological balance
(d). Magnetic alignment

Answer
           C

6. Eustatic movement mainly causes changes in:
(a). Atmospheric pressure
(b). Ocean currents
(c). Sea level
(d). Volcanic activity

Answer
           C

7. Which geological process is mainly responsible for the formation of mountain ranges?
(a). Isostatic movement
(b). Tectonic motion
(c). Epeirogenic movement
(d). Orogenic movement

Answer
           D

8. Epirogenic activities include:
(a). Sudden geological events
(b). Rapid continental drift
(c). Regional uplift or subsidence
(d). Ocean plate motion

Answer
           C

9. Folding of rock layers occurs due to:
(a). Weathering
(b). Erosion
(c). Compression force
(d). Isostatic movement

Answer
           C

10. The defect results in the formation of:
(a). Mountain ranges
(b). Ocean basins
(c). Sedimentary rocks
(d). Rift valleys

Answer
           D

11. Exogenous activities are mainly influenced by:
(a). Internal force
(b). Gravity and erosion
(c). Seismic activity
(d). Plate tectonics

Answer
           B

12. Weathering involves the breaking down of rocks:
(a). Volcanic activity
(b). External pressure
(c). Environmental factors
(d). Plate movement

Answer
           C

13. Erosion creates landscapes primarily through the action of:
(a). Fire
(b). Animal
(c). Gravity
(d). Volcanic eruption

Answer
           C

14. Mass movements are motivated by the following factors:
(a). Atmospheric pressure
(b). Soil fertility
(c). Seismic activity
(d). Ocean currents

Answer
           C

15. Which motion occurs as a result of external forces acting on the Earth’s surface?
(a). Endogenous movement
(b). Exogenous movement
(c). Tectonic movement
(d). Isostatic movement

Answer
           B

16. Which process involves the breaking down of rocks through physical, chemical and biological actions?
(a). Folding
(b). Erosion
(c). Weathering
(d). To be at fault

Answer
           C

17. Which agent is not usually involved in caries?
(a). Water
(b). Air
(c). Ice
(d). Fire

Answer
           D

18. Exogenous movements mainly result from:
(a). Tectonic force
(b). Atmospheric conditions
(c). Volcanic activity
(d). Internal heat

Answer
           B

19. Faulting mainly involves:
(a). Compression of rocks
(b). Chemical breakdown of minerals
(c). Degradation of landscapes
(d). Upward movement of land

Answer
           A

20. Mass movement refers to the downward movement of rock and sediment due to the following reasons:
(a). Air
(b). Water
(c). Gravity
(d). Ice

Answer
           C

21. Which factor does not give impetus to mass movements?
(a). Steepness of slope
(b). Seismic activity
(c). Atmospheric pressure
(d). Soil moisture

Answer
           C

22. What mainly affects exogenous movements?
(a). Plate tectonics
(b). Atmospheric conditions
(c). Volcanic activity
(d). Isostatic equilibrium

Answer
           B

23. Which process involves breaking and displacement of rocks?
(a). Folding
(b). Weathering
(c). To be guilty
(d). Erosion

Answer
           C

24. Which process involves the breaking down of rocks through physical, chemical and biological actions?
(a). Folding
(b). Weathering
(c). Erosion
(d). To be at fault

Answer
           B

25. Which motion involves the downward movement of rock and sediment under the influence of gravity?
(a). Folding
(b). Weathering
(c). Erosion
(d). Mass movement

Answer
           D