Earthquakes CDS Questions

CDS Physical Geography

Earthquakes MCQ Questions


7.
Which wave is called as a primary wave ?
A.
S-Wave
B.
P-Wave
C.
Surface wave
D.
Amplitude
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ANSWER :
B. P-Wave
8.
How many divisions are segmented on the ocean floor?
A.
5
B.
4
C.
3
D.
2
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ANSWER :
C. 3
9.
The name of the hypocentre is related to
A.
Landslides
B.
Tsunamis
C.
Earthquake
D.
floods
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ANSWER :
C. Earthquake
10.
What is a cyclonic storm?
A.
A gentle breeze in the atmosphere
B.
A strong wind circulating around a high-pressure area
C.
A strong wind circulating around a low-pressure area in the atmosphere
D.
A stationary weather system
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ANSWER :
B. A strong wind circulating around a high-pressure area
11.
How does a cyclonic storm rotate in the Northern Hemisphere?
A.
Clockwise
B.
Counterclockwise
C.
It doesn't rotate
D.
Random direction
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ANSWER :
B. Counterclockwise
12.
How does a cyclonic storm rotate based on its location in the Hemispheres?
A.
Clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere
B.
Counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere
C.
Clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere
D.
Counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere
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ANSWER :
B. Counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere