Geography Flashcards
(62 cards)
What are the three main types of plate boundaries?
Divergent, Convergent, and Transform boundaries.
True or False: Earthquakes are primarily caused by the movement of tectonic plates.
True.
Fill in the blank: The Himalayas were formed by the collision of the Indian Plate and the ______ Plate.
Eurasian.
Which type of plate boundary is characterized by plates moving apart?
Divergent boundary.
What is the primary cause of tsunamis?
Underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a natural disaster? A) Earthquake B) Flood C) Globalization D) Hurricane
C) Globalization.
What major river flows through northern India?
The Ganges River.
True or False: Globalization has no impact on environmental issues.
False.
Fill in the blank: The process by which rocks are broken down and transported is called ______.
Erosion.
What is a transform boundary?
A boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other.
Which natural disaster is most likely to occur at a convergent boundary?
Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Multiple Choice: Which river is known as the lifeline of India? A) Yamuna B) Brahmaputra C) Ganges D) Narmada
C) Ganges.
What type of rock is formed from molten material?
Igneous rock.
True or False: The Indian subcontinent is located on the Indian tectonic plate.
True.
Fill in the blank: The ______ Plate is responsible for the San Andreas Fault in California.
Pacific.
What is the main effect of globalization on local economies?
Increased interconnectedness and competition.
Which disaster can result from heavy rainfall and poor drainage?
Floods.
What is sedimentary rock primarily composed of?
Particles and organic material deposited over time.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a result of tectonic plate interactions? A) Climate Change B) Volcanic Activity C) Deforestation D) Desertification
B) Volcanic Activity.
What is the significance of the monsoon season in India?
It provides essential rainfall for agriculture.
True or False: Transform boundaries are associated with the formation of mountains.
False.
Fill in the blank: The ______ River is known for its sacred significance in Hinduism.
Ganges.
What natural disaster can be triggered by volcanic eruptions?
Lahars (volcanic mudflows).
Which layer of the Earth is primarily composed of rocks?
The crust.
