Distribution of Oceans and Continents

Class 11 · Geography · 12 Questions

1(i)beginner🧠 Remember1 markMCQ

Who amongst the following was the first to consider the possibility of Europe, Africa and America having been located side by side.

1(ii)intermediate💡 Understand1 markMCQ

Polar fleeing force relates to:

1(iii)intermediate💡 Understand1 markMCQ

Which one of the following is not a minor plate?

1(iv)advanced🔍 Analyze1 markMCQ

Which one of the following facts was not considered by those while discussing the concept of sea floor spreading?

1(v)intermediate🔧 Apply1 markMCQ

Which one of the following is the type of plate boundary of the Indian plate along the Himalayan mountains?

2(i)beginner🧠 Remember3 marksShort Answer

What were the forces suggested by Wegener for the movement of the continents?

2(ii)intermediate💡 Understand3 marksShort Answer

How are the convectional currents in the mantle initiated and maintained?

2(iii)intermediate🔍 Analyze3 marksShort Answer

What is the major difference between the transform boundary and the convergent or divergent boundaries of plates?

2(iv)intermediate💡 Understand3 marksShort Answer

What was the location of the Indian landmass during the formation of the Deccan Traps?

3(i)intermediate💡 Understand5 marksLong Answer

What are the evidences in support of the continental drift theory?

3(ii)advanced🔍 Analyze5 marksLong Answer

Bring about the basic difference between the drift theory and Plate tectonics.

3(iii)advanced💡 Understand5 marksLong Answer

What were the major post-drift discoveries that rejuvenated the interest of scientists in the study of distribution of oceans and continents?