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Class 9 · Geography · 10 Aug 2026
Which of the following landforms is primarily characterized by steep slopes and a narrow, V-shaped valley floor in a river's upper course?
[1 mark]During the depositional work of sea waves along the coast, a ridge of sand or shingle connected to the mainland at one end and terminating in open water at the other is called a:
[2 marks]Match the following glacial landforms with their primary process of formation:
[2 marks]| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Cirque | a. Erosion |
| 2. Moraine | b. Deposition |
| 3. Esker | c. Deposition |
| 4. Horn | d. Erosion |
Answer: __________________________________________
Match the following coastal landforms with their primary mode of formation (erosional vs. depositional):
[2 marks]| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Sea arch | a. Erosional |
| 2. Beach | b. Depositional |
| 3. Sea stack | c. Erosional |
| 4. Sand bar | d. Depositional |
Answer: __________________________________________
A ridge of sand and silt built up by sea waves connecting the mainland to an offshore island is known as a _____.
[1 mark]The unsorted material deposited directly by a glacier as it melts is known as _____, while the wave-deposited ridge of sand and gravel parallel to the shore is called a _____.
[2 marks]Define the term 'moraine' in the context of glacial depositional landforms.
[1 mark]Define a contour line in the context of topographical map reading.
[1 mark]Distinguish between a U-shaped valley and a V-shaped valley, mentioning the specific geomorphic agent responsible for each.
[3 marks]