Geography Hydrosphere

Q. “Tsunami” is the name given to which of the following?

A
Tidal Waves
B
Earthquake
C
Cyclone
D
Undersea Waves

Correct Answer

Tidal Waves

More Questions on Geography

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    A)Ireland
    B)Finland
    C)Iceland
    D)Norway
    Answer: Iceland
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    C)2 only
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    A)Plateau
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    D)Ocean
    Answer: Desert
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    A)60
    B)20
    C)30
    D)50
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    A)3, 1, 4, 2
    B)3, 4, 1, 2
    C)4, 3, 2, 1
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    B)Wind-deposited
    C)Water-deposited
    D)Black cotton
    Answer: Wind-deposited
  • Q. Liverpool Hull, Bristol and Southampton are ports in
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    B)America
    C)Europe
    D)England
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    C)Tibet
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    C)Onethird
    D)Onefifth
    Answer: Onefifth
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    C)Assam
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    C)Damodar
    D)Kosi
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    B)10 to 12
    C)8 to 10
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    C)Cirrus
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    B)Adding living earthworms
    C)Adding dead earthworms
    D)Removing living earthworms and adding dead earthworms
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    B)1 and 2
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