(English Medium) ICSE Class 9 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for Geography

Name two types of landforms made by volcanoes. Give an example of each type.

What is called the Pacific Ring of Fire? Why is it called so?

Name the three types of volcanoes on the basis of the frequency of their eruption.

What are known as Shield volcanoes?

How are hot springs formed?

Match the Following:

The forces arising from the interior of the earth:

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The molten rock that reaches the surface of the earth is called ______.

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A lava ___________is made up of basic lava flows solidified away from the vent.

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The Circum-Paciflc Belt is also called ____________.

Explain the various parts of a volcano.

Name the largest active volcano in the world.

Which volcano is known as the ‘lighthouse of the Mediterranean?

Name the three belts where volcanoes are found.

In which belt most of the volcanoes of the world are found?

Indicate the world distribution of active volcanoes.

Distinguish between :
Seismology and Volcanology.

Distinguish between :
Volcanic Dust and Volcanic Ash.

Describe the materials thrown out during volcanic eruption.

Describe the effect of volcanic eruption of Karakatoa in 1883.