Lithosphere - General Knowledge Questions and Answers

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Folding is the result of

A.

Epeirogenetic force

B.

Coriolis force

C.

Orogenetic force

D.

Exogenetic force

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Which of the following rock has formed the Earth's crust?

A.

Igneous

B.

Metamorphic

C.

Sedimentary

D.

Carbonate

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The gentle 'seaward sloping' surface from the coasts is called

A.

Continental shelf

B.

Abyssal plains

C.

Continental rise

D.

Submarine ridges

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Igneous rocks are formed from molten rock material. Which one of the following is not an igneous rock?

A.

Granite

B.

Quartz

C.

Feldspar

D.

Slate

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Which of the following is not an Igneous Rock?

A.

Dolomite

B.

Granite

C.

Basalt

D.

Gabbro

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Granite display standing quartzite zone because?

A.

These rocks are resistant to all kinds of erosion

B.

They do not decay easily

C.

They weathers quickly

D.

These rocks do not destruct easily

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Tsunami is a large sea wave caused by an earthquake experienced along the coasts of ________

A.

India

B.

China

C.

Australia

D.

Japan

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What is changed in metamorphic rocks?

A.

Structure

B.

Formation

C.

(1) and (2) both

D.

Actual chemical composition

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Which is the largest desert of the world?

A.

Sahara

B.

Gobi

C.

Thar

D.

Taklamakan