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Multiple choice physics structure of earth seismic waves and tsunami causes of earthquakes origin of earth and its internal energy transfer of charge lightning safety

When did a major Tsunami occur in the Indian ocean?

  1. On $26^{th}$ December, $2004$.

  2. On $26^{th}$ July, $2004$.

  3. On $26^{th}$ December, $2001$.

  4. On $26^{th}$ July, $2001$.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A sudden disturbance under the Indian ocean led to Tsunami through the coastal areas of India on 26th December, 2004.

Multiple choice physics structure of earth seismic waves and tsunami causes of earthquakes origin of earth and its internal energy transfer of charge lightning safety

Fill in the blank:

A sudden shaking or trembling of the Earth, caused by a disturbance deep inside the Earth's crust, is known as ________.

  1. tsunami

  2. flood

  3. earthquake

  4. landslides
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C Correct answer
Explanation

An earthquake is a sudden shaking or trembling of the Earth which lasts for a very short time.

Multiple choice physics structure of earth seismic waves and tsunami causes of earthquakes origin of earth and its internal energy transfer of charge lightning safety
_________ and _________ towns of North Kashmir suffered from a major earthquake.

  1. Uri, Tangdhar

  2. Ladakh, Uri

  3. Tangdhar, Ladakh

  4. Bhuj, Kachchh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Uri and Tangdhar were the two towns of North Kashmir to have faced major earthquake with huge loss of lives and properties in 2005.

Multiple choice physics structure of earth seismic waves and tsunami causes of earthquakes origin of earth and its internal energy transfer of charge lightning safety

Tremors on the earth can also be caused when?

  1. Valcano erupts

  2. Metero hits the earth

  3. Underground nuclear explosion

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Earthquakes and tremors can be triggered by various geological and anthropogenic activities, including volcanic eruptions, meteorite impacts, and underground nuclear testing.

Multiple choice physics structure of earth seismic waves and tsunami causes of earthquakes origin of earth and its internal energy transfer of charge lightning safety
The inner most part or the centre of the Earth is known as ________.

  1. outer core

  2. inner core

  3. mantle

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

Earth consist of core, mantle and crust. Core is the centre of the Earth. Core, again, consists of inner core and outer core. Inner core is inner most part, or, the centre of the Earth.