Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect? a. Tsunami is an oceanic earthquake. b. The effect of tsunami would occur only if the epicentre of the tremor is below oceanic waters and the magnitude is sufficiently high. c. The effects of an earthquake are devastating provided the magnitude of the quake is more than 5 on the Richter scale.

  1. Only a

  2. Only b

  3. Only c

  4. Only b and c

  5. All of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tsunamis are waves generated by the tremors and not an earthquake in itself.

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