Geomorphic History

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the Geomorphic History of the Earth.
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What is the term used to describe the process of wearing away of the Earth's surface by the action of water, wind, and ice?

  1. Erosion

  2. Weathering

  3. Deposition

  4. Subduction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Erosion is the process by which the Earth's surface is worn away by the action of water, wind, and ice.

Which of the following is the largest landform on Earth?

  1. Mountain

  2. Plateau

  3. Plain

  4. Ocean Basin


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ocean basin is the largest landform on Earth, covering over 70% of the Earth's surface.

What is the term used to describe the process of depositing sediment by water, wind, or ice?

  1. Erosion

  2. Weathering

  3. Deposition

  4. Subduction


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Deposition is the process by which sediment is deposited by water, wind, or ice.

Which of the following is the highest mountain on Earth?

  1. Mount Everest

  2. K2

  3. Kangchenjunga

  4. Lhotse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount Everest is the highest mountain on Earth, with a peak elevation of 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet).

What is the term used to describe the process of folding and faulting of rocks?

  1. Erosion

  2. Weathering

  3. Deposition

  4. Tectonics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tectonics is the process of folding and faulting of rocks.

Which of the following is the largest ocean on Earth?

  1. Pacific Ocean

  2. Atlantic Ocean

  3. Indian Ocean

  4. Arctic Ocean


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth, covering over 30% of the Earth's surface.

What is the term used to describe the process of breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces?

  1. Erosion

  2. Weathering

  3. Deposition

  4. Subduction


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Weathering is the process of breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces.

Which of the following is the longest river on Earth?

  1. Nile River

  2. Amazon River

  3. Yangtze River

  4. Mississippi River


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nile River is the longest river on Earth, with a length of 6,650 kilometers (4,132 miles).

What is the term used to describe the process of movement of tectonic plates?

  1. Erosion

  2. Weathering

  3. Deposition

  4. Plate Tectonics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Plate Tectonics is the process of movement of tectonic plates.

Which of the following is the largest desert on Earth?

  1. Sahara Desert

  2. Arabian Desert

  3. Gobi Desert

  4. Atacama Desert


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sahara Desert is the largest desert on Earth, covering over 9 million square kilometers (3.5 million square miles).

What is the term used to describe the process of melting of glaciers and ice sheets?

  1. Erosion

  2. Weathering

  3. Deposition

  4. Glacial Retreat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Glacial Retreat is the process of melting of glaciers and ice sheets.

Which of the following is the largest mountain range on Earth?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Andes

  3. Rocky Mountains

  4. Alps


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Himalayas is the largest mountain range on Earth, with an average elevation of over 6,000 meters (20,000 feet).

What is the term used to describe the process of formation of new land by the deposition of sediment?

  1. Erosion

  2. Weathering

  3. Deposition

  4. Land Reclamation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Land Reclamation is the process of formation of new land by the deposition of sediment.

Which of the following is the largest lake on Earth?

  1. Caspian Sea

  2. Lake Baikal

  3. Lake Superior

  4. Lake Victoria


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Caspian Sea is the largest lake on Earth, with a surface area of over 371,000 square kilometers (143,000 square miles).

What is the term used to describe the process of movement of sediment by wind?

  1. Erosion

  2. Weathering

  3. Deposition

  4. Aeolian Transport


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aeolian Transport is the process of movement of sediment by wind.

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