Tag: tsunami and floods

Quizzes (0) Questions (176)

Questions Related to tsunami and floods

Multiple choice geography ocean and man movements of ocean and sea water oceanic circulations circulation of ocean water tsunami and floods

Large movements of ocean water from places of warm temperature to low temperature or vice versa are ______________.

  1. Drifts

  2. Ocean currents

  3. Waves

  4. Tides
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Ocean currents are large-scale, continuous movements of seawater driven by wind, the Coriolis effect, and differences in water density.

Multiple choice geography ocean and man movements of ocean and sea water oceanic circulations circulation of ocean water tsunami and floods

Kuroshio current is available in ___________.

  1. North Pacific Ocean

  2. North Atlantic Ocean

  3. North Indian Ocean

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The north equatorial current turns northward to the obstruction of Philippines and thus gives birth to the Kuroshio current which flows from Taiwan to Ryuku ridge at 30 degrees N latitude. The Kuroshio current is a warm current. The average temperature and salinity are 8 degrees and 35% respectively.

Multiple choice geography ocean and man movements of ocean and sea water oceanic circulations circulation of ocean water tsunami and floods

Which factors influence ocean currents?

  1. Earth's rotation

  2. Winds across ocean

  3. Density of water

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Factors Influencing Nature and Movement of Ocean Currents:

1. Factors related to the earth’s rotation: Gravitational force and force of deflection.

2. Factors originating within the sea: Atmospheric pressure, winds, precipitation, evaporation and insolation.

3. Factors originating within the sea: Pressure gradient, temperature difference, salinity, density and melting of ice.

4. Factors modifying the ocean currents: Direction and shape of the coast, seasonal variations and bottom topography.

Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters tsunami and floods natural disasters and hazards monsoon phenomena and its mechanism major hazards in india and prevention hazards disasters - case studies man made disaster

The tributaries of _________ cause floods in Uttar Pradesh.

  1. Ganges

  2. Indus

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Narmada
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Ganges river system, particularly its northern tributaries originating in the Himalayas, is the primary cause of frequent flooding in the plains of Uttar Pradesh.

Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters tsunami and floods natural disasters and hazards monsoon phenomena and its mechanism major hazards in india and prevention hazards disasters - case studies man made disaster

Deforestation results in which of the following?

  1. Drought

  2. Floods

  3. Soil erosion

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Forests naturally absorb water from rainfall and slowly release the water into the rivers. After deforestation, rainfall flows too quickly to the rivers, stripping the topsoil and causing erosion and flooding to occur. When these floods break the river's banks, further problems arise as the path of the river changes and further soil erosion occurs along the river's new path. Deforestation also makes an area more arid, contributing to droughts.

Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters tsunami and floods natural disasters and hazards monsoon phenomena and its mechanism major hazards in india and prevention hazards disasters - case studies man made disaster

Flood is a _________.

  1. Natural disaster

  2. Manmade disaster

  3. Geological disaster

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land, which is classified as a natural disaster caused by meteorological or hydrological events.

Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters tsunami and floods natural disasters and hazards monsoon phenomena and its mechanism major hazards in india and prevention hazards disasters - case studies man made disaster

A flash flood is a flood that ________.

  1. Is caused by heavy flooding of a river

  2. Occurs in urban areas

  3. Occurs suddenly and unexpectedly and for a short duration

  4. Is caused by the blocking of drains
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Flash floods are defined by the speed of flooding, not the source or location of flooding. While flash floods are often caused by heavy rainfall, they can also result from other events, such as drain blockages and cloud bursts

Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters tsunami and floods natural disasters and hazards monsoon phenomena and its mechanism major hazards in india and prevention hazards disasters - case studies man made disaster

An overflow of water that submerges land is _________.

  1. Drought

  2. Flood

  3. Avalanche

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land which is usually dry. The European Union (EU) Floods Directive defines a flood as a covering by water of land not normally covered by water. In the sense of "flowing water", the word may also be applied to the inflow of the tide.

Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters tsunami and floods natural disasters and hazards monsoon phenomena and its mechanism major hazards in india and prevention hazards disasters - case studies man made disaster

Variations in a flood can be in _________.

  1. Size

  2. Speed of water flow

  3. Duration

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Floods are complex events that can vary significantly in their physical characteristics, including the volume of water (size), the velocity of the current, and the duration of the inundation.