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Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters tsunami coastal erosion and earthquake major hazards in india and prevention

What is/are the Do's that a student should follow when an earthquake hits _______________________.

  1. Leave the house within 30 seconds when the earthquake hits.

  2. Stay near the doors.

  3. Use lift to exit.

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

There are few do's and don'ts for students when an earth quake occurs.
When an earthquake occurs we should leave the house within 30 seconds. We should not stay near the doors as it is easily breakable.

We should not use the lift. 

Multiple choice geography hazards tsunami coastal erosion and earthquake major hazards in india and prevention

The devastating sea waves caused by an earthquake are called ________________.

  1. Hawaii

  2. Landslides

  3. Eruptions

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

  • A tsunami is a series of waves in a water body caused by the displacement of a large volume of water, generally in an ocean or a large lake.
  • Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and other underwater explosions above or below water all have the potential to generate a tsunami.