The theory of plate tectonics was proposed by:
  • Isaac Newton
  • Alfred Wegener
  • Charles Darwin
  • Galileo Galilei
The movement of plates is caused by:
  • Gravity
  • Ocean waves
  • Convection currents
  • Wind
The innermost layer of the Earth is:
  • Mantle
  • Crust
  • Core
  • Lithosphere
The mantle lies between:
  • Crust and Core
  • Core and Crust
  • Lithosphere and Core
  • Core and Atmosphere
The instrument used to measure earthquakes is
  • Thermometer
  • Seismograph
  • Barometer
  • Anemometer
A sudden flood caused by glacial lake burst is called
  • Tsunami
  • GLOF
  • Cyclone
  • Tornado
A rapid downward movement of rock and soil is
  • Avalanche
  • Landslide
  • Flood
  • Erosion
Avalanches occur mainly in
  • Plains
  • Coastal areas
  • Mountain regions
  • Deserts
The outermost layer of the Earth is called.
  • Core
  • Mantle
  • Crust
  • Lithosphere
A boundary where plates move apart is called.
  • Convergent
  • Divergent
  • Transform
  • Fold
The outer core is.
  • Solid
  • Liquid
  • Gaseous
  • Plastic
V-shaped valleys are formed by.
  • Wind
  • Glaciers
  • Rivers
  • Waves
Which statements are true regarding the interior of the Earth? I. Our Earth has a layered structure comprising crust, mantle and core. II. As we move towards the centre of Earth, the density of the different layers increases. III. The crust is made up of a great variety of rocks. IV. The average thickness of the crust varies from 100 to 150 kilometres.
  • Only I
  • Only II
  • I, II and III
  • Both III and IV
Identify the given image.
  • Landslide
  • Avalanche
  • Drought
  • Tsunami
  • Volcanic eruption
Consider the statements and choose the correct answer. Statement I: Glaciers which are comparatively bigger in size and slower in movement are called continental glaciers. Statement II: They occupy large areas exceeding thousands of square kilometres.
  • Both statements are correct
  • Both statements are incorrect
  • Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
  • Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
From the matching items in List I and List II below, identify the correct association for Alfred Wegener. List I: I. Alfred Wegener II. Harry Hess and Robert S. Dietz III. Tibet Plateau IV. Mount Fujiyama. List II: A. Japan B. Roof of the World C. Seafloor Spreading Theory D. Continental Drift Theory.
  • Japan
  • Roof of the World
  • Seafloor Spreading Theory
  • Continental Drift Theory
From the matching items in List I and List II below, identify the correct association for Harry Hess and Robert S. Dietz. List I: I. Alfred Wegener II. Harry Hess and Robert S. Dietz III. Tibet Plateau IV. Mount Fujiyama. List II: A. Japan B. Roof of the World C. Seafloor Spreading Theory D. Continental Drift Theory.
  • Japan
  • Roof of the World
  • Seafloor Spreading Theory
  • Continental Drift Theory
From the matching items in List I and List II below, identify the correct association for Tibet Plateau. List I: I. Alfred Wegener II. Harry Hess and Robert S. Dietz III. Tibet Plateau IV. Mount Fujiyama. List II: A. Japan B. Roof of the World C. Seafloor Spreading Theory D. Continental Drift Theory.
  • Japan
  • Roof of the World
  • Seafloor Spreading Theory
  • Continental Drift Theory
From the matching items in List I and List II below, identify the correct association for Mount Fujiyama. List I: I. Alfred Wegener II. Harry Hess and Robert S. Dietz III. Tibet Plateau IV. Mount Fujiyama. List II: A. Japan B. Roof of the World C. Seafloor Spreading Theory D. Continental Drift Theory.
  • Japan
  • Roof of the World
  • Seafloor Spreading Theory
  • Continental Drift Theory
Fill in the blank: The solid outer covering of the Earth which envelopes its interior portion is called ________.
  • crust
  • mantle
  • lithosphere
  • core
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