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Waterfalls are formed due to erosive action of water. Choose correct statements regarding waterfalls.
1. Relative resistance of rocks are the only reason for waterfall.
2. Waterfalls are broadly classified into two types.
3. Glacial hanging valley also forms a waterfall.
4. Rapids differ from waterfall terms of size.

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Important Questions on World Geography

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 4 - World Geography>Exercise 3>Q 35
Which of the following do not form reason of waterfall.
1. Rejuvenation 2. Landslides
3. Moraine 4. Lava
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 4 - World Geography>Exercise 3>Q 36
Terraces are step-like flat surfaces on either side of present lowest valley floors. Choose, the correct statements regarding this.
1. Structural terraces differ from river terraces interms of dominant role played by lithology.
2. River terraces are generally formed due to dissection of fluvial sediments of flood plains.
3. Paired terraces are formed due to rapid rate of vertical erosion.
4. Unpaired terraces are formed due to concomitant vertical erosion and lateral movement of channel.
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 4 - World Geography>Exercise 3>Q 37
Meandering is defined as bending of longitudinal course of rivers. Choose the correct statements regarding this.
1. Convex side of valley wall is called slip-off slope a site of deposition.
2. All streams meander in all types of terrains.
3. Degree of deviation of observed path from expected path known as sinuosity index.
4. Incised meanders unlike simple meanders are always dug out in bed rocks.
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 4 - World Geography>Exercise 3>Q 38
Which of the following processes are a method to transport river load?
1. Traction
2. Suspension
3. Solution
4. Saltation
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 4 - World Geography>Exercise 3>Q 39
Regarding depositional land forms by river, choose the correct statements.
1. Alluvial fanes and all alluvial cones are formed at foothills.
2. Both differ from each other only in terms of gradient.
3. Ridge of low height built by deposition of sediments by spill of stream on its either bank is called natural leave.
4. Whether small or large, almost every river forms delta.
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 4 - World Geography>Exercise 3>Q 40
Sea waves are generated due to friction of the water surface caused by blowing wind. Choose the correct statement regarding sea waves.
1. Undulations of seawater at the place of their origin are called swells.
2. Height of winds generated depends on wind speed, duration of wind in one direction, length of water surface over which the wind blows.
3. Wavelength is expressed in terms of units of meters.
4. Wave velocity is directly related to wavelength.
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 4 - World Geography>Exercise 3>Q 41

Match the following coastal landforms          

List I (Terms) List II (Definition)
A. Bars 1. Ridge of sand parallel to shorelines
B. Breakers  2. Toppling of wave crests when they attain enormous height
C. Plunge line 3. Distance from sea shore where wave breaks
D. Surf 4. Turbulent forward moving foaming swash

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 4 - World Geography>Exercise 3>Q 42
Crest and trough form two extreme sea waves in a vertical plane. Choose correct statements regarding sea waves.
1. Water does not move forward.
2. Water particles within a wave move in a circular motion.
3. Sea waves radiate outward from generating area.
4. Longer wavelength moves more rapidly.