DPP - 01NIOS : Daily Practice Problems - GEOGRAPHY(316) - 24/09/2021

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Q1. What are the limitations of direct methods in the determination of the earth’s
interior?
Q2. Draw and label a diagram showing earth’s interior and its density and depth
of each layer.
Q3. Distinguish between a rock and a mineral with suitable examples.
Q4. Discuss the classification of various types of rocks on the basis of their mode
of formation. Support your answer with examples.
Q5. Explain in brief the economic significance of rocks and minerals.
Q6. Compare the processes of formation of metamorphic and sedimentary rocks.
Q7. What is weathering? Name the different types of weathering.
Q8. How does chemical weathering take place?
Q9. Differentiate between
(a) Disintegration and Decomposition
(b) Degradation and Aggradation
(c) Oxidation and Solution
Q10. Explain the process of gradation.
Q11. How does man become an important agent of weathering?
Q12. Explain the following processes of weathering by drawing simple diagrams:
(a) Block disintegration
(b) Frost action
(c) By plant action
Q13. Give a brief account of soil profile. Illustrate your answers with a diagram.
Q14. Discuss various factors responsible for soil formation
Q15. What is isostasy?
Q16. Explain the concept of isostasy according to Airy.
Q17. Explain the isostatic balance of the earth as proposed by Pratt.
Q18. Differentiate the ideas between Airy and Pratt.
Q19. Discuss the isostatic balance at global level.
Q20. Discuss the evidences of continental drift.
Q21. What is plate? Explain the mechanism of plate movement.
Q22. Discuss the activities at plate margins.
Q23. Describe the distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes with the help of plate
boundaries.