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Landforms of the Earth

ICSE · Class 9 · Geography

Most important questions from Landforms of the Earth for ICSE Class 9 Geography board exam 2026. MCQs, short answer, and long answer questions with marks.

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A mountain is best described as a portion of land surface that rises considerably above the surrounding area.

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A mountain is a portion of land surface rising considerably above the surrounding area, either as a single eminence or in a chain.

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Which landform is formed when a block of higher land stands between two lower areas due to faulting?

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Block mountain

A block mountain, or horst, forms when faults leave a raised block between two lower areas.

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Residual mountains are also called mountains of denudation.

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Residual mountains are highlands left standing after denudation has lowered the surrounding area, so they are called mountains of denudation.

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Which of the following is a plateau definition?

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An elevated tract of relatively flat land

A plateau is an elevated tract of relatively flat land, usually limited on at least one side by a steep slope.

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What are the important topics in Landforms of the Earth for ICSE Class 9 Geography?
Key topics in Landforms of the Earth include Classification of Landforms, Landforms of Earth - Complete Overview, Landforms Classification Overview. These are the concepts ICSE Class 9 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Landforms of the Earth — ICSE Class 9 Geography?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 55 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
How many important questions are there in Landforms of the Earth?
There are 55 practice questions available for Landforms of the Earth. These cover multiple question types including MCQs, short answer, and long answer questions.

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