CSS :: Internal Disturbances
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| 1. |
Earthquakes rarely occur in: |
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
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| 2. |
"Caldera" is a feature associated with: |
| A. |
Folding of rocks |
B. |
Volcanoes |
| C. |
Earthquakes |
D. |
Cyclones |
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
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| 3. |
The instrument used for measuring earthquake is: |
| A. |
Seismograph |
B. |
Pantograph |
| C. |
Barometer |
D. |
Hydrograph |
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
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| 4. |
Which ocean has the world's largest number of active volcanoes and is called "Ring of Fine"? |
| A. |
Indian Ocean |
B. |
Pacific Ocean |
| C. |
Atlantic Ocean |
D. |
Antarctic Ocean |
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
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| 5. |
Earthquakes are caused by: |
| A. |
Landslide |
B. |
Eruption of volcanoes |
| C. |
Denudation |
D. |
None of these |
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
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| 6. |
Earthquakes and volcanoes occur mostly in: |
| A. |
Plateau region |
B. |
Folded and faulted region |
| C. |
Deep sea plains |
D. |
Coastal region |
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
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| 7. |
The phenomenon of an opening in the earth's surface through which a jet of hot water and steam is forced out regular intervals is called: |
| A. |
Crater |
B. |
Geyser |
| C. |
Volcano |
D. |
Hot spring |
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
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| 8. |
The intensity of earthquakes is measured on: |
| A. |
Beaufort scale |
B. |
Richter scale |
| C. |
Mercalli scale |
D. |
Secant scale |
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
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| 9. |
The volcanic region "Ring of fire" surrounds: |
| A. |
Arabian Sea |
B. |
Pacific Ocean |
| C. |
Indian Ocean |
D. |
Atlantic Ocean |
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
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| 10. |
Melten rock below the surface of the earth is called: |
| A. |
Basalt |
B. |
Lava |
| C. |
Magma |
D. |
Laccoliths |
Answer: Option C
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