Forces

Q. The changes on the Earth's surface are caused by endogenic or _________ forces.

1. exogenic
2. pluviogenic
3. stratogenic
4. orogenic

Q. When the Earth’s surface is worn away by wind or water, it’s called .

1. weathering
2. erosion
3. corrosion
4. crumbling

Q. Landslides are caused by __________.

1. sudden endogenic forces
2. slow endogenic forces
3. diastrophic forces
4. orogenic forces

Q. Sudden endogenic forces ________.

1. never cause mass destruction on the surface of the Earth
2. can cause mass destruction on the surface of the Earth
3. help in the formation of tides in oceans
4. cause creation of mountains

Q. Earthquakes and volcanoes are caused by ___________.

1. sudden exogenic forces
2. sudden endogenic forces
3. diastrophic forces
4. slow-moving exogenic forces

Q. Endogenic forces operate ________.

1. only on the surface of the oceans
2. only above the surface of the Earth
3. above and below the surface of the Earth
4. only below the Earth's surface

Q.

Which of the following is an active agent of erosion and deposition in deserts?

1. Ice

2. Water

3. Glaciers

4. Wind

Q. Choose the statement which is true about endogenic forces.

1. Endogenic forces are always slow-moving.
2. Endogenic forces are always quick and sudden.
3. Endogenic forces can be slow-moving or quick and sudden.
4. Endogenic forces operate above the surface of the Earth.

Q. Endogenic forces operate from _________ the Earth whereas exogenic forces operate from ________ the Earth.

1. outside, inside
2. inside, outside
3. inside, inside
4. outside, outside

Q. Exogenic forces operate ________.

1. only below the Earth's surface
2. above and below the surface of the Earth
3. only above the surface of the Earth
4. only on the surface of oceans

Q. Endogenic forces operate ________.

a) only above the surface of the Earth
b) above and below the surface of the Earth
c) only below the Earth's surface
d) only on the surface of the oceans

Q. Earthquakes and volcanoes are caused by ___________.

1. sudden exogenic forces
2. diastrophic forces
3. slow-moving exogenic forces
4. sudden endogenic forces