Geology GK Quiz
Q46. Which one is the line connecting the points of zero inclination of the Earth's surface
(a) Magnetic declination
(b) Magnetic meridian
(c) Magnetic equator
(d) Both (B) and (C)
Answer: (c) Magnetic equator
Q47. The very fine megascopic layer in a sedimentary beds are known as
(a) Stratum
(b) Lamina
(c) Bed
(d) Diagenesis
Answer: (b) Lamina
Q48. The Nebular Hypothesis about the origin of the Solar System is given by
(a) Kant and Laplace
(b) Moulton
(c) Schmidt
(d) Weizascar
Answer: (a) Kant and Laplace
Q49. Mariana Trench lies in
(a) Indian Ocean
(b) Pacific Ocean
(c) Atlantic Ocean
(d) Arctic Ocean
Answer: (b) Pacific Ocean
Q50. Andesite line occurs at
(a) African rift zone
(b) Caribbean Sea
(c) Mid Atlantic oceanic ridge zone
(d) Circum-Pacific ocean region
Answer: (d) Circum-Pacific ocean region
Q51. The first mass extinction happened in which period
(a) Cambrian
(b) Ordovician
(c) Silurian
(d) Devonian
Answer: (b) Ordovician
Q52. Which of the following processes helps in the formation of rift valley
(a) Folding
(b) Faulting
(c) Seismic activity
(d) Volcanic eruption
Answer: (b) Faulting
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