Tag: coastal erosion and earthquake

Questions Related to coastal erosion and earthquake

Growing ______ along the coasts would, to some extent help protect from Tsunami.

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  1. mangroves

  2. trees

  3. vegetation

  4. plants

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Correct Option: A

The word "Tsunami" is derived from _______ language.

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  1. Greek

  2. Latin

  3. French

  4. Japanese

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Correct Option: D

During an earthquake stand away from ____________.

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  1. buildings, bridges and trees

  2. rivers

  3. mountains

  4. none of the above

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Correct Option: A

What is/are the Do's that a student should follow when an earthquake hits _______________________.

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  1. Leave the house within 30 seconds when the earthquake hits.

  2. Stay near the doors.

  3. Use lift to exit.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are few do's and don'ts for students when an earth quake occurs.
When an earthquake occurs we should leave the house within 30 seconds. We should not stay near the doors as it is easily breakable.

We should not use the lift. 

The devastating sea waves caused by an earthquake are called ________________.

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  1. Hawaii

  2. Landslides

  3. Eruptions

  4. Tsunamis

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

  • A tsunami is a series of waves in a water body caused by the displacement of a large volume of water, generally in an ocean or a large lake.
  • Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and other underwater explosions above or below water all have the potential to generate a tsunami.