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

Tides in the ocean will be highest when __________________.

  1. it is full Moon

  2. Moon is eclipsed

  3. Moon and Sun are pulling at right angles to the Earth

  4. Moon is in new phase
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Tides are highest (spring tides) during the new moon and full moon phases, when the gravitational pull of the sun and moon are aligned.

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

Which of the following statements about the ocean currents is not correct?

  1. Currents are rivers in the sea

  2. The water moves forward and the currents are felt at the depth as well

  3. They are caused by the unequal temperature of equatorial and polar regions

  4. Generally there is scanty rainfall over the coastal areas where the warm currents flow
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Warm currents generally increase humidity and rainfall in coastal areas, not decrease it. Cold currents are typically associated with dry conditions.

Multiple choice geography ocean tsunami and floods movements of ocean and sea water oceanic circulations disasters - case studies man made disaster

Who should be evacuated first when hit by a tsunami?
This question has multiple answers.

  1. Children

  2. Aged persons

  3. Men

  4. Physically handicapped
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A,B,D Correct answer
Explanation

Initially Children, Aged Persons and Physically handicapped peoples should be evacuated first because they might panic and may have difficulties in finding a way out. They need external helps to evacuate.

Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters major hazards in india and prevention tsunami and floods hazards pollution and environment disasters - case studies

Which one of the following is a earthquake-prone area?

  1. East Coast

  2. West Coast

  3. Northern plains

  4. Himalayan mountains
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Himalayan mountain region is located along a major tectonic plate boundary (the collision zone between the Indian and Eurasian plates), making it one of the most seismically active and earthquake-prone areas in the world.

Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters major hazards in india and prevention tsunami and floods hazards disasters - case studies

The percentage of cultivable land prone to drought is _____________.

  1. 90%

  2. 70%

  3. 60%

  4. 55%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

According to geographical and disaster management statistics in regions like India, approximately 68 to 70 percent of the cultivable land is vulnerable to drought conditions due to erratic rainfall and dependence on monsoons.

Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters major hazards in india and prevention tsunami and floods hazards disasters - case studies

Which natural disaster forces people to migrate to other areas?

  1. Drought

  2. Floods

  3. Landslide

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

Droughts is expected to result in increased displacement is the area of so-called slow-onset disaster in which climate change has specific long-term environmental effects over time such as desertification and other changes in weather patterns, which means that people’s livelihoods are no longer sustainable and they are forced to migrate to other places.

Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters major hazards in india and prevention tsunami and floods hazards

What to do in earthquake situation?

  1. During an earthquake, stay beneath a large bench or a table

  2. Stay away from buildings and electric wires

  3. If you are driving a vehicle, then bring your vehicle to a halt

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

All the listed actions (taking cover under sturdy furniture, staying away from hazards, and stopping a vehicle in a safe location) are recommended safety measures during an earthquake.

Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters major hazards in india and prevention tsunami and floods hazards

What not to do in earthquake situation?

  1. Shout or flee in panic

  2. Attempt to prevent the things falling down after the earthquake tremours

  3. Use elevators

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

Panic, attempting to catch falling objects, and using elevators are all dangerous actions during an earthquake. Therefore, all of these should be avoided.