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Landforms of the Earth — Practice Quiz

ICSE · Class 9 · Geography

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What is geomorphology?

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Which of the following is a type of mountain by mode of formation?

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Which process is the name given to mountain building?

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What are the arched or upraised parts of folds called?

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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 Landforms and Geomorphology, Mountains: Meaning, Formation, and Types, Fold Mountains, Block Mountains. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
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