Earthquakes & Natural MCQs with Answers

These destructive waves are caused by

• A.Volcanic eruptions on land
• B.Strong winds
• C.Underwater earthquakes
• D.Tidal forces of the Moon

Past Paper MCQ

Richter Scale is used for measuring _?

• A.Strength of an earthquake
• B.Speed of wind
• C.Intensity of sound
• D.Humidity of air

What is a tsunami?

• A.A large ocean wave triggered by certain natural events
• B.A sudden volcanic eruption on the seafloor
• C.A type of tropical cyclone over warm ocean waters
• D.A rapid rise in sea level due to melting glaciers

A primary cause of volcanic eruptions is _?

• A.Movement of tectonic plates
• B.Rotation of the Earth
• C.Tidal forces of the Moon
• D.Solar radiation

Which ocean waves are caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruption?

• A.Tidal waves
• B.Tsunamis
• C.Rogue waves
• D.Swell waves

The changes occurring deep inside or on the surface of the Earth are called natural disasters. Which of the following can be caused by natural disasters?

• A.Orbit of the Earth
• B.Composition of the atmosphere
• C.Shape of the land
• D.Distance from the Sun

Places experiencing equal impact of an earthquake are called _?

• A.Seismic lines
• B.Seismic belts
• C.Seismic zones
• D.Homoseismal lines

The study of Earthquakes is known as _?

• A.Seismology
• B.Geology
• C.Petrology
• D.Palaeontology

Earthquake is also called ?

• A.Tremor
• B.Seismic event
• C.Temblor
• D.All of these

The word 'Tsunami' originates from which language?

• A.Chinese
• B.Japanese
• C.Korean
• D.Indonesian