Ocean Relief Features — MCQ Practice
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Which of the following statements about the Mid-Atlantic Ridge is/are correct? 1. It is a divergent plate boundary where new oceanic crust is formed. 2. It is characterized by a central rift valley and hydrothermal vents. 3. It is primarily found in the Pacific Ocean. 4. It is associated with deep-focus earthquakes and tsunamis.
Consider the following statements regarding coral reefs: 1. Fringing reefs grow directly from the shoreline. 2. Barrier reefs are separated from the mainland by a deep lagoon. 3. Atolls are ring-shaped reefs enclosing a central lagoon, typically formed around a subsiding volcanic island. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following ocean relief features is primarily associated with subduction zones and convergent plate boundaries? (A) Abyssal Plains (B) Mid-Oceanic Ridges (C) Continental Shelves (D) Oceanic Trenches
Consider the following pairs: 1. Mariana Trench : Deepest point in the Atlantic Ocean 2. East Pacific Rise : Slow-spreading ridge 3. Great Barrier Reef : Fringing reef system Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Which of the following features are characteristic of the 'Pacific Ring of Fire'? 1. High concentration of oceanic trenches. 2. Frequent volcanic eruptions. 3. Occurrence of deep-focus earthquakes. 4. Extensive abyssal plains.