Lithosphere - Study Mode

[#76] Corsica Island is related to
Correct Answer

(C) Napoleon Bonaparte

Explanation

Solution: Napoleon Bonaparte was born in Corsica. Corsica is an island in the Mediterranean sea and administratively belongs to France.

[#77] Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The major constituent mineral of granite rock is quartz. 2. The major constituent mineral of sandstone rock is feldspar. 3. The major constituent mineral of limestone rock is dolomite. Select the correct answer using the code given below
Correct Answer

(C) 1 and 2 only

Explanation

Solution: The statements that are correct are the major constituent mineral of granite rock is quartz and the major constituent mineral of sandstone rock is feldspar.

[#78] How are the caves of the world's greatest fold mountains formed?
Correct Answer

(D) Compressional movement

Explanation

Solution: The caves of the world's greatest fold mountains are formed by compressional movement. Fold mountains are mountains formed from the folding of the earth's crust. Fold mountains are formed when two plates move together (a compressional plate margin).

[#79] The movement inside the Earth's crust is studied by ________
Correct Answer

(D) Seismology

Explanation

Solution: The movement inside the Earth's crust is studied by seismology. Seismology is the study of vibrations within Earth. These vibrations are caused by various events, including earthquakes, extraterrestrial impacts, explosions, storm waves hitting the shore, and tidal effects.

[#80] The series of line which connects the places of similar shocks at the same time is called
Correct Answer

(C) Homoseismal Line

Explanation

Solution: Seismic waves when originate from focus travels towards the surface and the imaginary line on the surface of Earth joining these different points on surface is homoseismal line.