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Question-1
How is the Mid-Atlantic ridge formed?
(A)
By subduction
(B)
By underwater volcano eruption
(C)
By sea-floor spreading
(D)
By tension between two plates that slides past each other
Question-2
Assertion (A): Weathering of granite results in a thin, gritty soil cover.
Reason (R): Granite has great physical strength and is highly resistant to weathering.
(A)
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(B)
Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A.
(C)
A is true but R is false
(D)
A is false but R is true
Question-3
In which of the following locations are saltmarshes typically found?
(A)
Low-energy coastal lines
(B)
Behind spits and barrier islands
(C)
In estuaries and harbours
(D)
All of the above
Question-4
The largest barrier reef system in the world.
(A)
Beqa Barrier reef
(B)
Great Barrier Reef
(C)
Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean
(D)
Barrier reef of Florida
Question-5
The smaller depressions formed by the solution of limestone.
(A)
Dolines
(B)
Sinks
(C)
Clints
(D)
Karst
Question-6
In which part of the river does a floodplain begin to form?
(A)
Upper course
(B)
Middle course
(C)
Lower course
(D)
Both in the upper and middle course
Question-7
An estuary is a body of water where:
(A)
A river begins
(B)
Salt water and fresh water meet
(C)
The water runs very rapidly
(D)
Some irrigation is used
Question-8
What causes coral bleaching?
(A)
Global warming
(B)
Acid rain
(C)
Tsunami
(D)
Volcano
Question-9
Assertion (A): Limestone has a distinctive bedding plane and joint pattern.
Reason (R): This is described as being massively jointed.
(A)
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(B)
Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A.
(C)
A is true but R is false
(D)
A is false but R is true
Question-10
Caves are most likely to form in which of the following rock types?
(A)
Granite
(B)
Limestone
(C)
Basalt
(D)
Sandstone
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Cambridge Secondary Grade 9
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