Natural Disasters Quiz

What are natural disasters?

• Routine geological activities

• Catastrophic events due to natural processes

• Events caused by human activities

• Minor weather changes

What is tectonic activity?

• Weather patterns in the atmosphere

• Movement of the Earth's tectonic plates

• Ocean currents and tides

• Human-induced geological changes

What causes earthquakes?

• Ocean waves

• Wind patterns

• Solar flares

• Tectonic plate movements

What are P-waves?

• Waves that can travel through solids, liquids, and gases

• Slowest seismic waves

• Waves that cause the most damage

• Waves that only travel through solids

What is the focus of an earthquake?

• The point on the Earth's surface directly above the earthquake

• The place where seismic waves are generated

• The origin point of the earthquake within the Earth

• The area most affected by the earthquake

Which scale measures the magnitude of an earthquake?

• Tsunami Impact Scale

• Seismic Activity Scale

• Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale

• Richter Scale

What is a tsunami?

• A weather phenomenon

• High sea waves caused by seismic activity

• A volcanic eruption

• A type of earthquake

What can cause floods?

• Heavy rainfall

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquake activity

• All of the above

What is a primary cause of landslides?

• All of the above

• Earthquake vibrations

• Heavy rainfall

• Volcanic eruptions

Which region in India is known for high seismic risk?

• Gujarat

• Punjab

• Jammu & Kashmir

• Maharashtra