Worksheet: Earth`s Movements and Changing Landforms | Footprints Class 7: Book Solutions, Notes & Worksheets PDF Download

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: Which type of landform is primarily formed by the erosion caused by rivers?
(a) Deltas
(b) Mountains
(c) Sand dunes
(d) Rift valleys

Q2: What is the primary cause of old fold mountains having rounded peaks and gradual slopes?
(a) Erosion over millions of years
(b) Intense volcanic activity
(c) Rapid sediment deposition
(d) Frequent earthquakes

Q3: Which process contributes directly to the formation of mushroom rocks in desert environments?
(a) Chemical weathering
(b) Glacial deposition
(c) Wind erosion
(d) Riverine flooding

Q4: What is the function of a seismograph?
(a) To predict volcanic eruptions
(b) To measure wind speed
(c) To detect and measure earthquake vibrations
(d) To map the ocean floor

Q5: Which type of faulting occurs due to rocks moving horizontally in opposite directions under tension?
(a) Normal faulting
(b) Reverse faulting
(c) Tear faulting
(d) None of the above

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: _______ are created by the deposition of sand along coastlines.

Q2: The theory that describes the movement of Earth's lithospheric plates is known as the _______.

Q3: Volcanic eruptions and landslides are examples of _______ earth movements.

Q4: Erosion by glaciers often forms landforms called _______ in mountain regions.

Q5: The gradual breakdown and decay of rocks at their original place due to atmospheric conditions is known as _______.

True/False

Q1: Rift valleys are primarily formed by the deposition of materials. (True/False)

Q2: Volcanoes can only form at the boundaries where tectonic plates diverge. (True/False)

Q3: Wind erosion can transport sand particles over significant distances outside desert boundaries. (True/False)

Q4: An earthquake's intensity is measured on the Mercalli scale. (True/False)

Q5: Sea waves play no role in shaping coastal landforms. (True/False)

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