Worksheet: Landforms and their Evolution | Geography Class 11 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Q1: Small to medium tracts or parcels of the earth’s surface are called _______.

Q2: The science of landforms is known as _______.

Q3: Landforms change their shape due to changes in _______.

Q4: Groundwater contributes to landform evolution primarily through the process of _______.

Q5: Valleys start as small and narrow _______.

Q6: Potholes and plunge pools form over the rocky beds of _______.

Q7: Sinkholes are commonly found in areas with _______.

Q8: Caves in limestone areas are primarily formed due to _______.

Q9: Stalactites hang like icicles and are made of _______.

Q10: Glaciers move primarily due to the force of _______.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: Landforms are the result of various geomorphic processes.
Reason: Geomorphic processes include the action of agents like running water, glaciers, wind, and more.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q2: Assertion: Overland flow can lead to the formation of sheet erosion.
Reason: Sheet erosion occurs when water flows over irregular land surfaces.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q3: Assertion: Meanders are a type of landform.
Reason: Meanders are formed due to the propensity of water to work laterally on banks and coriolis force.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q4: Assertion: Stalactites and stalagmites are depositional forms in limestone caves.
Reason: They are formed due to the deposition of calcium carbonate when water carrying it in solution evaporates.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q5: Assertion: Glaciers can cause significant damage to the landscape.
Reason: The movement of glaciers results in tremendous erosion due to friction caused by the weight of ice.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: What are landforms?

Q2: Name one primary geomorphic agent responsible for land surface degradation in regions with high humidity and heavy rainfall.

Q3: Define overland flow and its role in landform evolution.

Q4: What is a peneplain, and how is it formed?

Q5: Describe the characteristics of landscapes in the "Youth" stage in running water regimes.

Q6: What are the main types of valleys that can be recognized in landforms?

Q7: Explain how plunge pools are formed and their role in landform development.

Q8: What are incised or entrenched meanders, and where are they commonly found?

Q9: Define river terraces and explain their formation.

Q10: Name two depositional landforms created by running water.

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the stages of landscape development by running water.

Q2: Describe the formation of point bars in meandering rivers.

Q3: How are river terraces formed, and what are paired terraces?

Q4: What are the differences between canyons and gorges in terms of their characteristics?

Q5: Discuss the role of groundwater in the development of landforms, focusing on karst topography.

Q6: Explain the formation of caves in limestone areas.

Q7: Discuss the role of glaciers in the erosion of landforms.

Q8: Describe the process of deposition in deltas and its impact on landforms.

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Describe the formation of valleys and their types, including V-shaped valleys, gorges, and canyons.

Q2: Explain the formation of caves in limestone-rich regions and their various types, including tunnels.

Q3: Describe the formation and characteristics of stalactites, stalagmites, and pillars in limestone caves.

Q4: Explain the role of glaciers in the creation and transformation of landforms, emphasizing the processes of erosion and deposition.

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