The latitude of a place is expressed by its angular distance in relation to—

(1) the Equator

(2) the South Pole

(3) Axis of the Earth

(4) the North Pole

Hanging Valley is very common in

(1) high mountains

(2) sub-Arctic region

(3) glaciated areas

(4) coastal belt

The word ‘dendritic’ is associated with—

(1) wind

(2) waves

(3) rivers

(4) glaciers

When the earth is at the maximum distance from the Sun, it is called

(1) Aphelion

(2) Perihelion

(3) Equinox

(4) Sidereal

The scale that measures the intensity of earthquakes is called as

(1) Vernier scale

(2) Richter scale

(3) Beaufort scale

(4) Diagonal scale

The main source of usable water on the Earth is

(1) Oceans

(2) Rivers

(3) Underground water

(4) Precipitation

Which of the following rivers lies in a rift valley?

(1) Luni

(2) Chambal

(3) Sone

(4) Tapti

What is meant by Isthmus?

(1) Mouth of a river where it joins the sea

(2) Narrow strip of water dividing two landmasses

(3) Narrow strip of land dividing two oceans

(4) Narrow strip of land connecting two large areas of land

Natural embankments found on upper valley sides are-known as

(1) high banks

(2) levees

(3) bunds

(4) ridge

Volcanoes are scattered

(1) all over the world

(2) only along the coasts

(3) on the islands

(4) mainly along young fold mountains

Which of the following minerals are required for smelting iron ore?

(1) Limestone and gypsum

(2) Manganese and limestone

(3) Limestone and coal

(4) Gypsum and coal