Shaping of the Earth's Surface — Important Questions
CBSE · Class 9 · Social Science
56 important questions from Shaping of the Earth's Surface for CBSE Class 9 Social Science, with answers. Part of the CBSE Class 9 Social Science syllabus.
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Important Questions from Shaping of the Earth's Surface
Which term names the massive slabs of solid rock that make up the lithosphere?
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Tectonic plates
The lithosphere is broken into tectonic plates, which are massive slabs of solid rock.
Which are the three main types of tectonic plates?
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Continental, oceanic, and mixed plates
The three main types are continental plates, oceanic plates, and mixed plates.
Which landform is formed when continental plates collide?
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Fold mountains
When continental plates collide, they form fold mountains such as the Himalaya.
Which example shows a transform boundary?
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San Andreas Fault
The San Andreas Fault is an example of a transform boundary that mainly causes earthquakes.
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