Natural Disasters Short Questions(MCQs) & Answers

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41 The largest wave during a tsunami event is __________________.

A the first

B the third

C the fifth

D unpredictable, it could be any of them

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Answer: unpredictable, it could be any of them

42 Which of the following types of volcanic eruptions associated with Lacroix?

A Hawaii Eruption

B Strombolian Eruption

C Vulcanian

D All of the above

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Answer: All of the above

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43 Approximate range of earthquakes that occur each year is

A hundreds

B thousands

C millions

D billions

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Answer: thousands

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44 Magnitude of earthquake indicates amount of

A vibrations per second

B vibrations per minute

C oscillations

D energy released

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Answer: Energy released

45 Poorly built buildings may collapse at a scale of

A 5

B 6

C 7

D 8-10

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Answer: 6

46 Major tsunamis are produced by earthquakes with hypocenters less than

A 5 km

B 10 km

C 30 km

D 20 km

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Answer: 30 km

47 The number of tsunami waves generated by one earthquake is generally

A one

B 10 or 12

C about 50

D about 100-120

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Answer: 10 or 12

48 What does "tsunami" mean in Japanese?

A severe earthquake

B Huge wind

C Harbour wave

D Terrible storm

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Answer: Harbour wave

49 What is the cause of tidal waves?

A wind

B gravitational force of the moon on the sea

C gravitational force of the sun on the sea

D gravitational force of the earth on the sea

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Answer: gravitational force of the moon on the sea

50 Tsunamis are most commonly found in which ocean?

A Pacific Ocean

B Atlantic Ocean

C Artic Ocean

D Indian Ocean

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Answer: Pacific Ocean

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