Exogenic Forces

Q. What are the two factors responsible for the physical features of India?

Q. Sea arches, sand dunes, and caves are formed as a result of denudation.

1. True
2. False

Q. What forces are directly responsible for phenomena like the eruption of volcanoes and earthquakes?

1. Endogenic forces
2. Nuclear forces
3. Exogenic forces
4. Centrifugal forces

Q. Which is not a part of denudation?

1. Climate change
2. Weathering
3. Erosion
4. Transportation

Q. Which of the following are a result of the actions of endogenic forces?

1. Eruption of volcanoes
2. Weathering
3. Earthquakes
4. Folding and faulting of tectonic plates

Q. Consider the following statements.

A - Physical changes such as change in temperature, humidity, minerals or the slope of the land cause rocks to get weathered.

B - Chemical changes are likely to strengthen the rocks.

Choose the incorrect statement(s).

1. A only
2. B only
3. Both A & B
4. Neither A nor B

Q. Which of the following is not an aspect of weathering?

1. Biological
2. Chemical
3. Historical
4. Physical

Q. The forces that act from inside the Earth and cause changes like volcanic eruptions and earthquakes are called forces.

1. endogenic
2. exogenic
3. coriolis

Q. Sea arches, sand dunes, and caves are formed as a result of denudation.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which of the following describes the breaking down of rocks and minerals on the surface of the earth?

1. Endogenic forces
2. Exogenic forces
3. Denundation
4. Weathering

Q. What is denudation?

1. The force that acts perpendicular to the rotation of a given mass.
2. The process that causes leaves to change colour.
3. The process that results in the weathering of Earth's material.
4. The phenomenon that causes high tides and low tides.