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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
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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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