Earth Movements
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Earth Movements starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the difference between folding and faulting.
Explain how a rift valley is formed.
Explain how plate tectonics is related to earth movements.
Explain the role of exogenic forces in shaping the earth’s surface.
Explain the term 'diastrophism'.
Explain the term 'orogeny'.
Name the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by natural agents like water, wind, and temperature.
Name the three main types of plate boundaries.
Which of the following is a depositional landform? (1) Delta (2) Rift valley (3) Fold mountain (4) Fault
Which of the following is a direct result of exogenic forces? (1) Volcanic eruption (2) Earthquake (3) River erosion (4) Mountain building
Which of the following is a result of compressional forces? (1) Rift valley (2) Block mountain (3) Fold mountain (4) Delta
Which of the following is a slow earth movement? (1) Earthquake (2) Folding (3) Volcanic eruption (4) Landslide
Fill in the blank: The Himalayas are an example of __________ mountains.
Fill in the blank: The movement of the earth’s crust caused by forces originating inside the earth is called __________ movement.
Fill in the blank: The process by which molten rock material comes out on the earth’s surface is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The process of breaking and displacement of rocks along a fracture is called __________.
True or False: Block mountains are formed due to compressional forces.
True or False: Exogenic forces are responsible for the formation of valleys and plains.
True or False: Exogenic forces originate from within the earth.
True or False: Faulting can lead to the formation of block mountains and rift valleys.
