Class 9 Weathering and Denudation Mock Test (ICSE)

Topics in Weathering and Denudation

• Physical, chemical and biological weathering
• Work of rivers
• Work of wind
• Landforms of erosion and deposition

Weathering and Denudation practice questions with answers

1. Q1Multiple choice·1 mark
   Which of the following is an erosional landform produced by the work of wind in desert regions?

   1. (a)Loess
   2. (b)Sand dune
   3. (c)Barchan
   4. (d)Yardang
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   1. Correct option: (d) Yardang+1

   Answer: (d)
2. Q2Multiple choice·1 mark
   The flat, fertile land formed by river deposits on either side of a river channel during times of flooding is known as a:

   1. (a)Delta
   2. (b)Gorge
   3. (c)V-shaped valley
   4. (d)Floodplain
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   1. Correct option: (d) Floodplain+1

   Answer: (d)
3. Q3Multiple choice·1 mark
   An oxbow lake is typically formed in which course of a river?

   1. (a)Glacial valley
   2. (b)Middle and lower course
   3. (c)Upper course
   4. (d)Source region
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   1. Correct option: (b) Middle and lower course+1

   Answer: (b)
4. Q4Multiple choice·1 mark
   Exfoliation is a prominent form of which type of weathering in arid regions?

   1. (a)Biological weathering
   2. (b)Physical weathering
   3. (c)Chemical weathering
   4. (d)Glacial weathering
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   1. Correct option: (b) Physical weathering+1

   Answer: (b)

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