Natural Disasters (Cyclones, Earthquakes, Volcanoes) NDA Questions

NDA Physical Geography

Natural Disasters (Cyclones, Earthquakes, Volcanoes) MCQ Questions


13.
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of a cyclone?
A.
Strong winds and heavy rainfall
B.
Clear skies and calm weather
C.
Decreasing temperature
D.
Rising pressure and low winds
😑 View Answer Rough Work Error
ANSWER :
A. Strong winds and heavy rainfall
14.
In which ocean do most cyclones occur?
A.
Atlantic Ocean
B.
Indian Ocean
C.
Pacific Ocean
D.
Arctic Ocean
😑 View Answer Rough Work Error
ANSWER :
B. Indian Ocean
15.
The energy released during an earthquake is in the form of ________.
A.
Light waves
B.
Heat waves
C.
Sound waves
D.
Seismic waves
😑 View Answer Rough Work Error
ANSWER :
D. Seismic waves
16.
The Earth's crust is made up of large pieces called ________.
A.
Volcanic plates
B.
Faults
C.
Tectonic plates
D.
Earth plates
😑 View Answer Rough Work Error
ANSWER :
C. Tectonic plates
17.
A volcanic eruption may lead to the release of which harmful gas?
A.
Carbon dioxide
B.
Oxygen
C.
Nitrogen
D.
Sulfur dioxide
😑 View Answer Rough Work Error
ANSWER :
D. Sulfur dioxide
18.
The Earth's crust is mainly composed of ________.
A.
Water
B.
Silica
C.
Carbon
D.
Iron
😑 View Answer Rough Work Error
ANSWER :
B. Silica