Class 7 Geography Chapter 3 Our Changing Earth Quiz 12 (60 MCQs)

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1. The forces that move and change landforms could be outside the earth
2. The landform in triangular shape is called
3. What can cause a river to flow in a different direction?
4. The vibration on the earth surface while the movement of ..... plates are called earthquake
5. A dinosaur track, a trail, and burrow are all examples of
6. The place on the surface above the focus is called the?
7. ..... are the preserved remains or traces of living things.
8. The lithospheric plates move inside the earth because of the movement of
9. What is this chapter about?
10. The place on the surface where earthquake observed first called
11. A massive earthquake hit Bhuj Town on(a) 16th December 2001(b) 26th January 2004(c) 26th January 2001(d) 16th December 2004
12. Features formed by wind is called
13. P waves travel at a speed of
14. Quartzite rock is a metamorphic rock. This means it was formed by:
15. This is a process where pieces of soil, rock, or sand are moved by wind, water or ice.
16. What are the sudden forces?
17. The machine used to measure an earthquakes' magnitude
18. How long does it take for weathering to change a rock?
19. What covers most of the Earth's surface?
20. Which ruler first established his capital at Delhi?
21. Which is the correct order of the Earths layers?
22. Fossils are most commonly found in ..... rock.
23. He energy generated, within the Earth is the main force behind
24. Which of these is an opinion?
25. Geothermal energy comes from-
26. Layer below the Earth's crust
27. What are the deposits of fine and light sand carried by wind called?
28. Which of the following is the part of the middle-course
29. The plates around very ..... just a few ..... each year
30. What is a vent in the earth's crust through which molten material erupts suddenly called?
31. What is the difference between magma and lava?
32. The ..... cuts off from the river and forms an ox bow lake.
33. Earth quick is measured with a scale called
34. What does NOT happen when magma breaks through the crust on the floor of the ocean?
35. Stack is formed by the .....
36. Which statement about the rock cycle is true?
37. Moving mass of ice
38. Deposition of layers of fine soil along the bank of rivers forms .....
39. Source of Earth's magnetic field is Iron from this core
40. This is a very fast wind storm that moves in circles.
41. What role do plants play in preventing erosion?
42. In Endogenic forces, what is the meaning for Endo?
43. Name the uppermost layer of Earth
44. Deccan Plateau was considered relatively safe from earthquake as if had experienced some earthquake of low intensity only. Did it experienced a major earthquake in 1993.
45. Which type of force results in slow earth movements?
46. ..... is when sediments are placed in a location by erosion
47. What geographical feature is formed when a river breaks up into distributaries and deposits sediments?
48. The Mid Atlantic Ridge is an example of a ..... boundary
49. When the wind blows, it lifts and transports sand to form what?
50. Erosion is breaking up of the rocks on the Earth's surface?
51. Trees help keep our air clean.
52. This is an overflow of water covering land that is usually dry.
53. The vibrations caused by earthquakes
54. Waterfall is the erosional feature of;
55. Dormant volcanoes have erupted recently and are expected to erupt again.
56. Highest waterfall is
57. Which waterfall is located on the border between Canada and USA?
58. Original structure of continents
59. How can individuals prepare for earthquakes?
60. ..... waves do not pass through liquids