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)1, 3, 4, 2
    B)1, 4, 3, 2
    C)2, 4, 3, 1
    D)2, 3, 4, 1
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    C)Mars
    D)Pluto
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    C)Barkhans
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    B)The West Coast of Greenland
    C)The East Coast of Japan
    D)The West Coast of Africa
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    B)Ionosphere
    C)Stratosphere
    D)Exosphere
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    C)Western ghat
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    B)1921 - 1931
    C)1941 - 1951
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    B)Indus, Jhelum and Sutlej
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    B)Dry deciduous
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    B)1 only
    C)2 only
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