Tsunamis

Q. Which of the following factors is not responsible for the formation of a tsunami?

1. Earthquakes
2. Volcanoes
3. Landslides
4. Winds

Q. Read the following statements and choose the correct option that best describes these statements:
1. A tsunami can be caused by underwater disturbances like earthquakes or landslides under oceans.
2. A tsunami is a small wave that does not cause any harm.

1. Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is wrong.
2. Both statements 1 and 2 are wrong.
3. Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
4. Statement 1 is wrong and statement 2 is correct.

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Q. The tsunami in 2004 hit which of the following countries?

1. Nepal
2. Indonesia
3. Thailand
4. India

Q. On 26 December 2004, a Tsunami hit the coasts of which of the following countries?

1. India
2. Sri Lanka
3. Indonesia
4. Brazil

Q. Which of the following countries were affected by the tsunami that originated near Sumatra, Indonesia in 2004?

1. Russia
2. Sri Lanka
3. India
4. Indonesia

Q. Which of the following undersea disturbances can cause Tsunamis?

1. Volcanoes
2. Earthquakes
3. Landslides
4. Cyclones

Q. Which among the following countries was not affected by the Tsunami that occured on 26 December, 2004?

1. Sri Lanka
2. India
3. Russia
4. Indonesia

Q. Which of the following are disturbances under the ocean that can cause a tsunami?

1. Earthquake
2. Volcanoes
3. Landslides
4. Plastic dumping

Q. Which among the following are the ill-effects of tsunami?

1. Loss of life
2. Loss of property
3. Disruption of transport and communication systems
4. Improvement of Sea-ports

Q. A tsunami is formed due to a inside the Earth.

1. storm
2. flood
3. disturbance

Q. Which among the following is the literal translation of the term 'tsunami' in the Japanese language?

1. Harbour wave
2. Big swell
3. Minor surge
4. Small wave

Q. Which of the following under sea disturbance(s) can cause Tsunami?

1. Volcanoes
2. Earthquakes
3. Landslides
4. Cyclones

Q. What is the estimated maximun height of a Tsunami?

1. 20m
2. 25m
3. 30m
4. 35m

Q. The term 'tsunami' literally translates to as 'harbour wave' in the Japanese language.

1. True
2. False

Q. There is a threat of a tsunami in a coastal town of India. What precautionary measures should people take in such a situation?

1. They should plan evacuation routes from the town.
2. They should gain information about the latest tsunami warnings.
3. They should have discussions and plan with family members.
4. They should go near the sea coasts.

Q. The term 'tsunami' literally translates to as 'harbour wave' in the Japanese language.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which among the following is the literal translation of the term 'tsunami' in the Japanese language?

1. Harbour wave
2. Big swell
3. Minor surge
4. Small wave

Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the tsunami that occurred in 2004 in India and several southern parts of Asia?

1. It happened due to the Burma plate going under the Indian plate.
2. There is a rapid withdrawal of water from the coast before the tsunami approaches it.
3. This tsunami was caused by a massive volcanic eruption inside the ocean.
4. The waves of the tsunami travelled at a speed that is comparable to that of a commercial jet plane.