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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
43
Approximate range of earthquakes that occur each year is
[A]
hundreds
[B]
thousands
[C]
millions
[D]
billions
44
Magnitude of earthquake indicates amount of
[A]
vibrations per second
[B]
vibrations per minute
[C]
oscillations
[D]
energy released
45
Poorly built buildings may collapse at a scale of
[A]
5
[B]
6
[C]
7
[D]
8-10
46
Major tsunamis are produced by earthquakes with hypocenters less than
[A]
5 km
[B]
10 km
[C]
30 km
[D]
20 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
48
What does "tsunami" mean in Japanese?
[A]
severe earthquake
[B]
Huge wind
[C]
Harbour wave
[D]
Terrible storm
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
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