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Coastal erosion and earthquake - class-VI

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North of India-Nepal border is known as the Sapt Kosi or "Seven Rivers" in reference to its seven tributaries: Indrawati, Sunkosi, Tambakosi, Likhu Khola, Dudhkosi, Tamur and ____.

  1. Tarun

  2. Varun

  3. Arun

  4. Karun


Correct Option: C

What was the magnitude of Nepal earthquake of 2015?

  1. 5.8

  2. 6.5

  3. 7.8

  4. 8.4


Correct Option: C

What were the causes of Nepal 2015 earthquakes?

  1. Rotation of the Earth

  2. Solar storms in the Sun

  3. Tsunami in Japan

  4. Plate tectonics movements


Correct Option: D

The Nepal earthquake of 2015 is also called _______.

  1. Thapa Earthquake

  2. Gorkha Earthquake

  3. Pahadi Earthquake

  4. Dragon Earthquake


Correct Option: B

After the 2015 Nepal earthquakes, the UN established the "Nepal Earthquake 2015 Flash Appeal" fund, whose goal was to raise an estimated ______ for Nepal's earthquake relief.

  1. $ 255

  2. $ 355

  3. $ 415

  4. $ 515


Correct Option: C

How many people were killed in 2015 Nepal Earthquakes?

  1. 9000

  2. 90000

  3. 900000

  4. 9000000


Correct Option: A

Which is the most disastrous effects of an earthquake?

  1. Landslide

  2. Cracks in the Earth

  3. Tsunami

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Landslide has the effect over a certain area. However, tsunami waves hit a wide range of area. Therefore, it is considered as the most disastrous impact of an earthquake.

Tsunami range from one meter to over _____ meters in height.

  1. 30

  2. 100

  3. 200

  4. 300


Correct Option: A

The last Tsunami that in India occurred in India was that of 26th December 2004 on _____. 

  1. Cricket day

  2. Boxing day

  3. Victory day

  4. Bastille day


Correct Option: B

Tsunamis are generated by a large impulsive displacement of the sea bed.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A

Indira Point got submerged under water in the year ______ .

  1. 1984

  2. 1985

  3. 1972

  4. 2004


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

  • Indira point is a village located in the Nicobar district of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It was previously called as Pygmalion Point and Parsons Point. It is the southernmost tip of India’s territory.
  • It was drowned by the tsunami that hit on 26th January 2004. This was the first place drowned in tsunami. 

In which year the southernmost point of the Indian union 'Indira Point' got submerged under the seawater.

  1. 2000

  2. 2002

  3. 1998

  4. 2004


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
2004.

One should not use the _____ to exit during an earthquake.

  1. Lift

  2. Stairs

  3. Window

  4. Door


Correct Option: A

How should one act when hit by an earthquake?

  1. Calmly

  2. Panicky

  3. Haphazardly

  4. Carelessly


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

During the Earthquake one should stay calm. If he’s indoors, stay inside. If he’s outside, stay outside.

If he’s indoors, stand against a wall near the center of the building, stand in a doorway, or crawl under heavy furniture (a desk or table). Stay away from windows and outside doors. If he’s outdoors, stay in the open away from power lines or anything that might fall. Stay away from buildings (stuff might fall off the building or the building could fall on you).

Don't use matches, candles, or any flame. Broken gas lines and fire don't mix. Don't use elevators (they'll probably get stuck anyway).

When hit by an earthquake, one should disconnect the _____ and _____ connection.

  1. Electricity

  2. Gas

  3. Water

  4. Both A and B


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

D. Both a and b(Electricity or Gas)

If one’s indoors, stand against a wall near the center of the building, stand in a doorway, or crawl under heavy furniture (a desk or table). Stay away from windows and outside doors.Don't use matches, candles, or any flame. Broken gas lines and fire don't mix.

The word Tsunami is derived from the ______ word ''Tsu''.

  1. Japanese

  2. Greek

  3. Latin

  4. French


Correct Option: A

''Tsu'' means _____.

  1. waves

  2. harbour

  3. port

  4. dockyard


Correct Option: B

''Nami'' means ______.

  1. Harbour

  2. Ripple

  3. Stream

  4. Waves


Correct Option: D

One should not go to see the _____ when there is a Tsunami warning.

  1. mountain

  2. coast

  3. river

  4. neighbourhood


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

One should not go to see the Coasts when the Tsunami warning is issued. They should listen to a NOAA Weather Radio, Coast Guard emergency frequency station, or other reliable source for updated emergency information. Authorities will issue a warning only if they believe there is a real threat from tsunami. They should follow instructions issued by local authorities. 

Which state in south India was hit by the Tsunami on 26th December 2004?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A

Growing ______ along the coasts would, to some extent help protect from Tsunami.

  1. mangroves

  2. trees

  3. vegetation

  4. plants


Correct Option: A

The word "Tsunami" is derived from _______ language.

  1. Greek

  2. Latin

  3. French

  4. Japanese


Correct Option: D

During an earthquake stand away from ____________.

  1. buildings, bridges and trees

  2. rivers

  3. mountains

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: A

What is/are the Do's that a student should follow when an earthquake hits _______________________.

  1. Leave the house within 30 seconds when the earthquake hits.

  2. Stay near the doors.

  3. Use lift to exit.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are few do's and don'ts for students when an earth quake occurs.
When an earthquake occurs we should leave the house within 30 seconds. We should not stay near the doors as it is easily breakable.

We should not use the lift. 

The devastating sea waves caused by an earthquake are called ________________.

  1. Hawaii

  2. Landslides

  3. Eruptions

  4. Tsunamis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

  • A tsunami is a series of waves in a water body caused by the displacement of a large volume of water, generally in an ocean or a large lake.
  • Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and other underwater explosions above or below water all have the potential to generate a tsunami.

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