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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
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
Answer: All of the above
43 Approximate range of earthquakes that occur each year is
[A] hundreds
[B] thousands
[C] millions
[D] billions
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
Answer: Energy released
45 Poorly built buildings may collapse at a scale of
[A] 5
[B] 6
[C] 7
[D] 8-10
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
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
Answer: 10 or 12
48 What does "tsunami" mean in Japanese?
[A] severe earthquake
[B] Huge wind
[C] Harbour wave
[D] Terrible storm
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
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
Answer: Pacific Ocean
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