Questions for Chapter 6 Major Landforms of the Earth

Chapter 6 Major Landforms of the Earth Questions and Answers for Grade 6 Social Science (Geography)

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Grade 6 Social Science (Geography) Chapter 6 Major Landforms of the Earth Questions & Answer Set-1

Geography - MCQ on Major landforms Of The Earth

Class VI

Q.1 A steep hill is a mountain with elevation more than----------------.

a. 300 mtrs.

b. 400 mtrs.

c. 500 mtrs.

d. 600 mtrs.

Answer:

(d)

Explanation: Mountains are elevated landforms with prominent steep peaks.

Q.2 What are the mountain ranges of South America known as?

a. The Alps

b. The Andes

c. The Himalayas

d. The Rockies

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: The mountain ranges of South America are known as the Andes.

Q.3 African plateaus are famous for ------------.

a. Iron

b. Coal

c. Diamond

d. Manganese

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: African plateaus are famous for gold and diamond mining.

Q.4 The river valley and terraces are ideal for -----------.

a. Water reserviours

b. Hydro electricity

c. Cultivation of crop

d. Mining

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: The river valley and terraces have fertile plains that are good for cultivation.

Q.5 What is Graben?

a. The High conical peaks.

b. The Aravali ranges in India.

c. The broken and displaced lowered blocks.

d. The broken and displaced uplifted blocks.

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: Graben is the name given to broken and displaced lowered blocks found in Block Mountains.

Q.6 The undersea mountain in Pacific ocean is known as ----------.

a. Mt. Kilimanjaro

b. Mt. Fujiyama

c. Mauna Kea

d. Vosges mountain

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: The undersea mountain in Pacific ocean is known as Mauna Kea. It is higher than Mount Everest being 10,205 metres high.

Q.7 Which fold mountain is in Russia?

a. The Alps

b. The Appalachians

c. The Urals

d. The Aravali range

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: The Ural Mountains of Russia are very old fold mountains. They have rounded features and low elevation.

Q.8 Mauna Kea mountain is also known as ----------.

a. Heaven

b. Hawaii

c. Horsts

d. Bosges

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: The State of Hawaii is a state in the United States, located on an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean.

Q.9 The continuous movement within the earth is called -------------.

a. Earthquake

b. Tsunami

c. Internal process

d. Volcano

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: The continuous movement within the earth is called internal process which leads to the upliftment and sinking of the earth’s surface at several places.

Q.10 Which of the following is a volcanic mountain?

a. The Himalayas

b. Mt. Everest

c. Mt. Fujiyama

d. Ural Mountains

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: Mt. Fujiyama in Japan is volcanic mountains.

Q.11 An elevated flat table topped land is called -----------.

a. Mountain

b. Plateau

c. Valley

d. Plain

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: An elevated flat table topped land is called plateau. It is less steep and less elevated than a mountain.

Q.12 Which of the following is ideal for cultivation of crops?

a. Plateaus

b. River beds

c. Mountains

d. River valleys

Answer:

(d)

Explanation: River valleys and terraces are ideal for cultivation of crops as these have alluvial deposits.

Q.13 Glaciers are found in ----------.

a. Mountains

b. Plains

c. Oceans

d. Plateaus

Answer:

(a)

Explanation: Glaciers are permanently frozen rivers of ice found in some mountains.

Q.14 Deccan plateau is located in -------------.

a. Kenya

b. Australia

c. India

d. Africa

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: The Deccan plateau is located in India and is one of the oldest plateaus.

Q.15 Which region of our country is most densely populated?

a. Coastal region of South

b. Desert region of West

c. Himalayan region

d. Indo Gangetic region

Answer:

(d)

Explanation: Indo Gangetic plains are the most densely populated region of our country as the soil is fertile, water is in plenty and climate is good.

Grade 6 Social Science (Geography) Chapter 6 Major Landforms of the Earth Questions & Answer Set-2

Q.16 River Yangtze flows in ----------.

a. South America

b. Australia

c. Japan

d. China

Answer:

(d)

Explanation: River Yangtze flows in China.

Q.17 Less people live in the mountain region because -----------.

a. Land is not fertile

b. Climate is harsh

c. Scarcity of water

d. Idyllic site for tourists

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: In the mountains climate is harsh, transport facilities are less and living conditions are tough.

Q.18 Vosges Mountain in Europe is type of ----------.

a. Block mountain

b. Fold mountain

c. Volcanic mountain

d. Under sea mountain

Answer:

(a)

Explanation: Vosges Mountain in Europe is type of Block mountain.

Q.19 Which of the following is mainly located in plateau areas?

a. Wildlife sanctuaries

b. Mining areas

c. Water reservoirs

d. Thickly populated region

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: Plateaus are rich in mineral deposits. Therefore many of the mining areas of the world are located in the plateau areas.

Q.20 Chhotanagpur plateau has a huge reserve of -----------.

a. Gold

b. Diamond

c. Iron

d. Copper

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: Huge reserves of iron, coal and manganese are found in the Chhotanagpur plateau of India.

Q.21 Mountains are useful because ------------.

a. They are rich in mineral deposits.

b. They have rich variety of flora and fauna.

c. They have fertile land.

d. They are ideal for human habilitation.

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: Mountains have a rich variety of flora and fauna which provide fuel, fodder, shelter and products like gum, raisins etc.

Q.22 The Andes world’s longest mountain runs through which continent?

a. South America

b. North America

c. Europe

d. Africa

Answer:

(a)

Explanation: The Andes world’s longest mountain runs through South America.

Q.23 Which kind of mountains is Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Fujiyama?

a. Fold Mountains

b. Block Mountains

c. Volcanic Mountains

d. Undersea Mountains

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa and Mt. Fujiyama in Japan are examples of volcanic mountains.

Q.24 What is the height of the highest plateau of the Earth?

a. 200 to 400 metres

b. 400 to 600 metres

c. 2000 to 4000 metres

d. 4000 to 6000 metres

Answer:

(d)

Explanation: The Tibet plateau is the highest plateau in the world with a height of 4,000 to 6,000 metres above the mean sea level.

Q.25 Which of the following is thickly populated region?

a. Mountain Region

b. Plateau Region

c. Plains

d. Coastal Areas

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: Plains are thickly populated regions as more flat land is available for building houses, as well as for cultivation.

Q.26 Largest plains are found in ----------------.

a. Europe and Africa

b. South America and Australia

c. Antartica and Eurasia

d. Asia and North America

Answer:

(d)

Explanation: Some of the largest plains made by the rivers are found in Asia and North America.

Q.27 The Mountain Range of North America is called ------------.

a. The Himalayas

b. The Urals

c. The Appalachians

d. The Rockies

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: The Appalachians in North America have rounded features and low elevation. They are very old fold mountains.

Q.28 The Alps are the mountain ranges of ---------.

a. Asia

b. Europe

c. South America

d. Africa

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: The Alps are the mountain ranges of Europe.

Q.29 What type of mountains are Himalayas?

a. Block Mountain

b. Fold Mountain

c. Volcanic Mountain

d. Undersea Mountain

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: The Himalayan Mountains are young fold mountains with rugged relief and high conical peaks.

Q.30 In which region construction of transport network is easy?

a. Mountain Region

b. Plateau Region

c. Plains

d. Coastal Areas

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: Construction of transport network is easy in plains as plains are generally level and flat.

Q.31 Mountains are storehouse of -------------.

a. Lava

b. Water

c. Rocks

d. Minerals

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: Mountains are storehouse of water. They are sources of perennial rivers.

Q.32 Plains are generally ---------- metres above mean sea level.

a. Less than 200

b. More than 200

c. Less than 500

d. More than 500

Answer:

(a)

Explanation: Plains are, generally, not more than 200 metres above mean sea level.

Q.33 In India plains are formed by ----------.

a. Narmada and Tapi rivers

b. Ganga and Brahmputra rivers

c. Satluj and Ravi rivers

d. Mahanadi and Yamuna rivers

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: Ganga and Brahmputra rivers in India and Yangtze in China formed Asia plains.

Q.34 The Himalayas are the mountain ranges of ---------.

a. Asia

b. Europe

c. South America

d. Africa

Answer:

(a)

Explanation: The Himalayas are the mountain ranges of Asia. World’s highest peaks are in the Himalayas.

Q.35 What do you mean by flora?

a. Soil kingdom

b. Plant kingdom

c. Animal kingdom

d. Human kingdom

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: Plant kingdom is known as flora. There are many species of flora found in India.

Grade 6 Social Science (Geography) Chapter 6 Major Landforms of the Earth Questions & Answer Set-2

Q.36 Which is the popular sport in the mountains?

a. Hockey

b. Cricket

c. Football

d. Skiing

Answer:

(d)

Explanation: As the mountains are covered with snow, skiing is one of the popular sports in the mountains.

Q.37 The wearing away of the earth’s surface is called ---------------.

a. Deposition

b. Erosion

c. Silting

d. Movement

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: The wearing away of the earth’s surface is called erosion. Erosion and deposition is a continuous process.

Q.38 The surface is being rebuilt by the process of -------------.

a. Deposition

b. Erosion

c. Silting

d. Movement

Answer:

(a)

Explanation: Erosion wears away the earth’s surface but the surface is being rebuilt by the process of deposition.

Q.39 Internal processes of the earth leads to -------.

a. Global warming

b. Deforestation

c. Avalanches

d. Upliftment

Answer:

(d)

Explanation: Internal processleads to the upliftment and sinking of the earth’s surface at several places.

Q.40 The mountains may have a -----------.

a. Small summit and a small base

b. Small summit and a broad base

c. Broad summit and a broad base

d. Broad summit and a small base

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: The mountains may have a small summit and a broad base.

Q.41 Paragliding is a sport associated with -----------.

a. Plains

b. Mountains

c. Plateau

d. Ocean

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: Paragliding is a sport associated with mountains.

Q.42 The permanently frozen rivers of ice on some mountains are known as
----------.

a. Glaciers

b. Graben

c. Horsts

d. Ranges

Answer:

(a)

Explanation: Glaciers are slow moving rivers of ice.

Q.43 What do you mean by fauna?

a. Soil kingdom

b. Plant kingdom

c. Animal kingdom

d. Human kingdom

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: Animal kingdom is known as fauna. Many species of animals are found in India.

Q.44 Why less land is available for farming on mountains?

a. Land is mostly barren

b. Slopes are steep

c. Many houses are built

d. Lot of sand

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: As slopes are steep on mountains, less land is available for farming.

Q.45 The Andes are the mountain ranges of ---------.

a. Asia

b. Europe

c. South America

d. Africa

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: The Andes are the mountain ranges of South America.

Q.46 How many type of mountains are found on earth?

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: There are three types of mountains- Fold Mountains, Block Mountains and the Volcanic Mountains.

Q.47 Which range has considerably worn down due to the processes of erosion?

a. Himalayan

b. Andes

c. Alps

d. Aravali

Answer:

(d)

Explanation: Aravali range has considerably worn down due to the processes of erosion.

Q.48 Which mountain has rounded features and low elevation?

a. Alps

b. Andes

c. Appalachians

d. Himalayas

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: The Appalachians in North America and the Ural mountains in Russia have rounded features and low elevation.

Q.49 Why are mountains called storehouse of water?

a. Wells are in plenty

b. Every house has tanks

c. Lots of lakes

d. Glaciers provide water

Answer:

(d)

Explanation: Mountains are called storehouse of water, as glaciers are source of water for many rivers.

Q.50 Why are forests useful for us?

a. They are good for cultivation

b. They are good for sports activity

c. They provide fodder and minerals

d. They are good for living

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: The forests are useful as they provide fuel, fodder, shelter and other products like gum, raisins, etc.

Grade 6 Social Science (Geography) Chapter 6 Major Landforms of the Earth Questions & Answer Set-4

Q.51 What is the height of Tibet plateau from the mean sea level?

a. 3000 to 6000 meters

b. 4000 to 5000 meters

c. 4000 to 6000 meters

d. 5000 to 7000 meters

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: The height of Tibet plateau from the mean sea level is 4000 to 6000 meters.

Q.52 The East African plateau is located in ---------.

a. Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda

b. Kenya, Algeria, Nigeria

c. Libya, Kenya, Uganda

d. Ethyopia, Tanzania, Nambia

Answer:

(a)

Explanation: The East African plateau is located in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

Q.53 Chhotonagpur plateau has huge reserves of ----------.

a. Iron, coal and diamonds

b. Iron, coal and manganese

c. Gold, diamond and manganese

d. Copper, coal and gold

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: Chhotonagpur plateau has huge reserves of iron, coal and manganese.

Q.54 The Hundru falls on the river Subarnarekha are found in ---------------.

a. Chhotanagpur plateau

b. Indian Ocean

c. Atlantic Ocean

d. Arctic Ocean

Answer:

(a)

Explanation: The Hundru falls on the river Subarnarekha are found in Chhotonagpur plateau.

Q.55 What is the general height of plains from mean sea level?

a. 175 meters

b. 200 meters

c. 250 meters

d. 275 meters

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: The general height of plains from mean sea level is 200 meters. These are generally flat.

Q.56 The erosion of mountains due to river flow helps in formation of
------------.

a. Valleys

b. Forests

c. Plateaus

d. Plains

Answer:

(d)

Explanation: Alluvial deposits brought down from the mountains form the plains.

Q.57 The rivers carry ------------ along with them from the mountains.

a. Timber, fossils and leaves

b. Ice, sand and bricks

c. Stones, sand and silt

d. Stones, timber and silt

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: The rivers carry stones, sand and silt along with them from the mountains.

Q.58 Where does some of the largest plains made by the rivers are found?

a. North America & Asia

b. South America & Asia

c. Asia & Africa

d. Africa & North America

Answer:

(a)

Explanation: Some of the largest plains made by the rivers are found in Asia and North America. In Asia, these plains are formed by the Ganga and the Brahmaputra in India and the Yangtze in China.

Q.59 What kind of rooftops are found in houses on mountains?

a. Flat

b. Sloppy

c. Thatched

d. Mud

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: In mountain regions the rooftops of the houses are sloppy. This is because the snow does not stay on the roofs.

Q.60 The surface is being ---------- by the process of erosion.

a. Cleaned

b. Washed

c. Lowered

d. Uplifted

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: The surface is being lowered by the process of erosion and rebuilt by the process of deposition.

Q.61 Which of the following will be discarded while discussing the agents of erosion and deposition?

a. Sunlight

b. Running water

c. Ice

d. Wind

Answer:

(a)

Explanation: Running water, ice and wind carries out the process of erosion and deposition.

Q.62 What are the factors considered for grouping different landforms?

a. Amount of sunlight received

b. Number of plant species found

c. Number of animal species found

d. Elevation and slope

Answer:

(d)

Explanation: We can group different landforms depending on their elevation and slope as mountains, plateaus and plains.

Q.63 Which is the old fold mountain of Russia?

a. Andes

b. Ural

c. Alps

d. Appalachian

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: The Appalachians in North America and the Ural mountains in Russia have rounded features and low elevation and are very old fold mountains.

Q.64 What is the lowered portion in this diagram called?

a. Graben

b. Blocks

c. Horsts

d. Tops

Answer:

(a)

Explanation: Block Mountainsare created when large areas are broken and displaced vertically. The uplifted blocks are termed as horstsand the lowered blocks are called graben.

Q.65 Which of the following is a volcanic mountain?

a. Andes

b. Vosges

c. Kilimanjaro

d. Appalachian

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: Volcanic mountains are formed due to volcanic activity. Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa and Mt. Fujiyama in Japan are examples of such mountains.

Q.66 Hydro electricity is produced by -----------.

a. Coal

b. Wind

c. Snow

d. Water

Answer:

(d)

Explanation: Hydro means water.

Q.67 Plateaus are rich in -----------.

a. Flora

b. Fauna

c. Minerals

d. Water

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: Plateaus are rich in mineral deposits.

Q.68 Why are plains better for human habitation?

a. More land is available for building houses

b. More land is available for forests

c. More land is available for keeping animals

d. More land is available for storing water

Answer:

(a)

Explanation: Plains are the most useful areas for human habitation. There is more population of people as more flat land is available for building houses, as well as for cultivation.

Q.69 Molten rocks flowing down the side of the mountain is called ------.

a. Gas

b. Ash

c. Lava

d. Magma

Answer:

(c)

Explanation: Molten rocks flowing down the side of the mountain is called lava. Magma is the material which comes out from a volcano.

Q.70 Yangtze river is in ------.

a. Japan

b. China

c. Tibet

d. Singapore

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: Yangtze river is in China. The plain formed by the river is very fertile.

Q.71 The lava plateau are rich in which type of soil?

a. Brown soil

b. Yellow soil

c. Red soil

d. Black soil

Answer:

(d)

Explanation: The lava plateaus are rich in black soil that are fertile and good for cultivation.

Q.72 Jog falls are in which state of India?

a. Karnataka

b. Tamilnadu

c. Kerala

d. Andhra Pradesh

Answer:

(a)

Explanation: Jog falls are in Karnataka.

Q.73 Hundru falls is on which river?

a. Tungbhadra

b. Subarnarekha

c. Wainganga

d. Tapi

Answer:

(b)

Explanation: The Hundru falls is in the Chhotanagpur plateau is on the river Subarnarekha.