Teachoo MCQ Test

Assertion Reasoning Quiz

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Chapter 2 - Shaping of the Earth's Surface | 5 questions

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Question 1 of 5
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Question 1 of 5

Assertion (A): The theory of plate tectonics explains only the formation of mountains.

Reason (R): Plate boundaries also explain the formation of new crust at divergent boundaries and earthquakes at transform boundaries.

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Question 2 of 5

Assertion (A): Coastal landforms such as cliffs and beaches change very slowly compared to landforms shaped by rivers.

Reason (R): Waves constantly work along the coast, both eroding features like cliffs and depositing features like beaches.

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Question 3 of 5

Assertion (A): Fold mountains such as the Himalaya are formed at convergent, continent–continent plate boundaries.

Reason (R): At this type of boundary, two continental plates push towards each other and the land folds upward because neither plate easily sinks beneath the other.

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Question 4 of 5

Assertion (A): The Zabo system in Nagaland helps save soil and water on hill slopes.

Reason (R): The Zabo system uses earthen bunds and check dams on hill slopes.

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Question 5 of 5

Assertion (A): A river's upper course is dominated by deposition rather than erosion.

Reason (R): The upper course is steep, fast and erosive, producing features like V-valleys, waterfalls and rapids.

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