Ocean Movements
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Q. Movement of streams of water on the surface of the ocean in definite directions is called ____________.
- a wave
- evaporation
- a tide
- a current
Q. An earthquake, a volcanic eruption or an underwater landslide can shift large amounts of ocean water. As a result, a huge wave called a is formed.
- whirlpool
- tsunami
- cyclone
- waterspout
Q. An earthquake, a volcanic eruption, and underwater landslides can shift large amounts of ocean water. As a result, huge tidal waves called are formed.
- tsunamis
- cyclones
- whirlpools
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?
- It happened due to the Burma plate going under the Indian plate.
- There is a rapid withdrawal of water from the coast before the tsunami approaches it.
- This tsunami was caused by a massive volcanic eruption inside the ocean.
- The waves of the tsunami travelled at a speed that is comparable to that of a commercial jet plane.
Q. The interaction between the Indian plate and the Burma plate caused the South Asian tsunami in 2004.
- True
- False
Q. When water rises and falls alternately over a short period of time, it is known as __________.
- evaporation
- tides
- currents
- waves
Q. Rise and fall of water twice in a day is known as __________.
- evaporation
- a current
- a wave
- a tide
Q. Identify the major movements that occur in oceans:
- Waves
- Evaporation
- Tides
- Currents
Q. The interaction between the Indian plate and the Burma plate caused the South Asian tsunami in 2004.
- True
- False
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?
- It happened due to the Burma plate going under the Indian plate.
- There is a rapid withdrawal of water from the coast before the tsunami approaches it.
- This tsunami was caused by a massive volcanic eruption inside the ocean.
- The waves of the tsunami travelled at a speed that is comparable to that of a commercial jet plane.