Landforms Questions and Answers – Page 3

Correct Answer: Option D — Alluvial plain. Alluvial plain is correct because it is the Indo-Gangetic Plain is a major example. Alluvial plain is also associated with a depositional plain. A further identifying fact is that Alluvial plain is generally has fertile soils. Another useful fact is that Alluvial plain is associated with the Indo-Gangetic Plain is a major example. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Delta: It is the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta is a major example and is associated with a river-mouth depositional landform; those are the identifying facts of Delta. Option B — Meander: It is a cut-off meander may form an oxbow lake and is associated with a sinuous river-channel feature; those are the identifying facts of Meander. Option C — Oxbow lake: It is it records an abandoned river channel and is associated with a crescent-shaped fluvial lake; those are the identifying facts of Oxbow lake. Exam Takeaway: Link Alluvial plain with “the Indo-Gangetic Plain is a major example” and “a depositional plain” for quick revision.

Correct Answer: Option C — Alluvial plain. Alluvial plain is correct because it is generally has fertile soils. Alluvial plain is also associated with the Indo-Gangetic Plain is a major example. A further identifying fact is that Alluvial plain is generally has fertile soils. Another useful fact is that Alluvial plain is associated with the Indo-Gangetic Plain is a major example. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Delta: It is distributaries commonly develop across it and is associated with the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta is a major example; those are the identifying facts of Delta. Option B — Meander: It is common in the middle and lower course of rivers and is associated with a cut-off meander may form an oxbow lake; those are the identifying facts of Meander. Option D — Oxbow lake: It is usually lies on a floodplain and is associated with it records an abandoned river channel; those are the identifying facts of Oxbow lake. Exam Takeaway: Link Alluvial plain with “generally has fertile soils” and “the Indo-Gangetic Plain is a major example” for quick revision.

Correct Answer: Option B — Alluvial plain. Alluvial plain is correct because it is formed by river-borne sediments. Alluvial plain is also associated with generally has fertile soils. A further identifying fact is that Alluvial plain is generally has fertile soils. Another useful fact is that Alluvial plain is associated with the Indo-Gangetic Plain is a major example. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Delta: It is formed where sediment accumulates as a river enters standing water and is associated with distributaries commonly develop across it; those are the identifying facts of Delta. Option C — Meander: It is formed by outer-bank erosion and inner-bank deposition and is associated with common in the middle and lower course of rivers; those are the identifying facts of Meander. Option D — Oxbow lake: It is formed when a meander loop is cut off from the river and is associated with usually lies on a floodplain; those are the identifying facts of Oxbow lake. Exam Takeaway: Link Alluvial plain with “formed by river-borne sediments” and “generally has fertile soils” for quick revision.

Correct Answer: Option A — Alluvial plain. Alluvial plain is correct because it is a depositional plain. Alluvial plain is also associated with formed by river-borne sediments. A further identifying fact is that Alluvial plain is generally has fertile soils. Another useful fact is that Alluvial plain is associated with the Indo-Gangetic Plain is a major example. Why the other options are incorrect: Option B — Delta: It is a river-mouth depositional landform and is associated with formed where sediment accumulates as a river enters standing water; those are the identifying facts of Delta. Option C — Meander: It is a sinuous river-channel feature and is associated with formed by outer-bank erosion and inner-bank deposition; those are the identifying facts of Meander. Option D — Oxbow lake: It is a crescent-shaped fluvial lake and is associated with formed when a meander loop is cut off from the river; those are the identifying facts of Oxbow lake. Exam Takeaway: Link Alluvial plain with “a depositional plain” and “formed by river-borne sediments” for quick revision.

Correct Answer: Option D — Plateau. Plateau is correct because it is the Deccan Plateau is a major example. Plateau is also associated with an elevated flat or gently rolling upland. A further identifying fact is that Plateau is often called a tableland. Another useful fact is that Plateau is associated with the Deccan Plateau is a major example. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Alluvial plain: It is the Indo-Gangetic Plain is a major example and is associated with a depositional plain; those are the identifying facts of Alluvial plain. Option B — Delta: It is the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta is a major example and is associated with a river-mouth depositional landform; those are the identifying facts of Delta. Option C — Meander: It is a cut-off meander may form an oxbow lake and is associated with a sinuous river-channel feature; those are the identifying facts of Meander. Exam Takeaway: Link Plateau with “the Deccan Plateau is a major example” and “an elevated flat or gently rolling upland” for quick revision.

Correct Answer: Option C — Plateau. Plateau is correct because it is often called a tableland. Plateau is also associated with the Deccan Plateau is a major example. A further identifying fact is that Plateau is often called a tableland. Another useful fact is that Plateau is associated with the Deccan Plateau is a major example. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Alluvial plain: It is generally has fertile soils and is associated with the Indo-Gangetic Plain is a major example; those are the identifying facts of Alluvial plain. Option B — Delta: It is distributaries commonly develop across it and is associated with the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta is a major example; those are the identifying facts of Delta. Option D — Meander: It is common in the middle and lower course of rivers and is associated with a cut-off meander may form an oxbow lake; those are the identifying facts of Meander. Exam Takeaway: Link Plateau with “often called a tableland” and “the Deccan Plateau is a major example” for quick revision.

Correct Answer: Option B — Plateau. Plateau is correct because it is formed by uplift, lava flows or erosion. Plateau is also associated with often called a tableland. A further identifying fact is that Plateau is often called a tableland. Another useful fact is that Plateau is associated with the Deccan Plateau is a major example. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Alluvial plain: It is formed by river-borne sediments and is associated with generally has fertile soils; those are the identifying facts of Alluvial plain. Option C — Delta: It is formed where sediment accumulates as a river enters standing water and is associated with distributaries commonly develop across it; those are the identifying facts of Delta. Option D — Meander: It is formed by outer-bank erosion and inner-bank deposition and is associated with common in the middle and lower course of rivers; those are the identifying facts of Meander. Exam Takeaway: Link Plateau with “formed by uplift, lava flows or erosion” and “often called a tableland” for quick revision.

Correct Answer: Option A — Plateau. Plateau is correct because it is an elevated flat or gently rolling upland. Plateau is also associated with formed by uplift, lava flows or erosion. A further identifying fact is that Plateau is often called a tableland. Another useful fact is that Plateau is associated with the Deccan Plateau is a major example. Why the other options are incorrect: Option B — Alluvial plain: It is a depositional plain and is associated with formed by river-borne sediments; those are the identifying facts of Alluvial plain. Option C — Delta: It is a river-mouth depositional landform and is associated with formed where sediment accumulates as a river enters standing water; those are the identifying facts of Delta. Option D — Meander: It is a sinuous river-channel feature and is associated with formed by outer-bank erosion and inner-bank deposition; those are the identifying facts of Meander. Exam Takeaway: Link Plateau with “an elevated flat or gently rolling upland” and “formed by uplift, lava flows or erosion” for quick revision.

Correct Answer: Option D — Volcanic mountain. Volcanic mountain is correct because it is Mount Fuji is a well-known example. Volcanic mountain is also associated with a depositional volcanic landform. A further identifying fact is that Volcanic mountain is commonly has a vent or crater near the summit. Another useful fact is that Volcanic mountain is associated with Mount Fuji is a well-known example. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Plateau: It is the Deccan Plateau is a major example and is associated with an elevated flat or gently rolling upland; those are the identifying facts of Plateau. Option B — Alluvial plain: It is the Indo-Gangetic Plain is a major example and is associated with a depositional plain; those are the identifying facts of Alluvial plain. Option C — Delta: It is the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta is a major example and is associated with a river-mouth depositional landform; those are the identifying facts of Delta. Exam Takeaway: Link Volcanic mountain with “Mount Fuji is a well-known example” and “a depositional volcanic landform” for quick revision.

Correct Answer: Option C — Volcanic mountain. Volcanic mountain is correct because it is commonly has a vent or crater near the summit. Volcanic mountain is also associated with Mount Fuji is a well-known example. A further identifying fact is that Volcanic mountain is commonly has a vent or crater near the summit. Another useful fact is that Volcanic mountain is associated with Mount Fuji is a well-known example. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Plateau: It is often called a tableland and is associated with the Deccan Plateau is a major example. Option B — Alluvial plain: It is generally has fertile soils and is associated with the Indo-Gangetic Plain is a major example. Option D — Delta: It is distributaries commonly develop across it and is associated with the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta is a major example. Exam Takeaway: Link Volcanic mountain with “commonly has a vent or crater near the summit” and “Mount Fuji is a well-known example” for quick revision.