An earthquake is also known as (1) Teacher (2) Tremor (3) Temper (4) None of these

An earthquake is also known as (1) Teacher (2) Tremor (3) Temper (4) None of these
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An earthquake is also, known as – (1) Teacher (2) Tremor (3) Temper (4) None of these

Description : An earthquake is also, known as – (1) Teacher (2) Tremor (3) Temper (4) None of these

Last Answer : (2) Tremor Explanation: An earthquake is also known as a quake, tremor or temblor. At the Earth's surface, earthquakes manifest themselves by shaking and sometimes displacement of the ground. It is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves.

“Tsunami” is the name given to which of the following? (1) Earthquake (2) Cyclone (3) Tidal Waves (4) Undersea Waves

Description : “Tsunami” is the name given to which of the following? (1) Earthquake (2) Cyclone (3) Tidal Waves (4) Undersea Waves

Last Answer : Undersea Waves

The main cause of Tsunami is : (1) Volcanoes (2) Cyclones (3) Earthquake on sea floor (4) Moon’s attraction

Description : The main cause of Tsunami is : (1) Volcanoes (2) Cyclones (3) Earthquake on sea floor (4) Moon’s attraction

Last Answer : Earthquake on sea floor

Which from the following can cause a tsunami ? (1) Volcano (2) Avalanche (3) Tornado (4) Earthquake

Description : Which from the following can cause a tsunami ? (1) Volcano (2) Avalanche (3) Tornado (4) Earthquake

Last Answer : Earthquake

Echo sounding is the tech-nique applied to— (1) measure the depth of the sea (2) measure the amplitude of sound waves (3) record earthquake waves (4) record the density of air in the atmosphere

Description : Echo sounding is the tech-nique applied to— (1) measure the depth of the sea (2) measure the amplitude of sound waves (3) record earthquake waves (4) record the density of air in the atmosphere

Last Answer :  measure the depth of the sea

The minimum short-term natural hazard is (1) blizzard (2) earthquake (3) volcanic eruption (4) bolt of lightning

Description : The minimum short-term natural hazard is (1) blizzard (2) earthquake (3) volcanic eruption (4) bolt of lightning

Last Answer : bolt of lightning

The rapid sliding of large masses of bed rocks is called : (1) Landslide (2) Earthquake (3) Weathering (4) Mass wasting

Description : The rapid sliding of large masses of bed rocks is called : (1) Landslide (2) Earthquake (3) Weathering (4) Mass wasting

Last Answer : Landslide

Which one of the following is an unpredictable natural disaster ? (1) Earthquake (2) Cyclone (3) Tornado (4) Hurricane

Description : Which one of the following is an unpredictable natural disaster ? (1) Earthquake (2) Cyclone (3) Tornado (4) Hurricane

Last Answer : Earthquake

What is the epicentre of an Earthquake? (1) The point at which earthquake originates (2) The point which is prone to volcanoes (3) The point from which the intensity of seismic waves declines (4) The point on the earth’s surface vertically above the seismic focus

Description : What is the epicentre of an Earthquake? (1) The point at which earthquake originates (2) The point which is prone to volcanoes (3) The point from which the intensity of seismic waves declines (4) The point on the earth’s surface vertically above the seismic focus

Last Answer : The point on the earth’s surface vertically above the seismic focus

What is the scale used for measuring the intensity of the earthquake? (1) Richter scale (2) Metric scale (3) Centigrade scale (4) Newton’s scale

Description : What is the scale used for measuring the intensity of the earthquake? (1) Richter scale (2) Metric scale (3) Centigrade scale (4) Newton’s scale

Last Answer : Richter scale

Earthquake is caused by (1) disturbance of earth surface (2) adjustment of layers of earth’s crust (3) breakage of rock system (4) upliftment of rocks

Description : Earthquake is caused by (1) disturbance of earth surface (2) adjustment of layers of earth’s crust (3) breakage of rock system (4) upliftment of rocks 

Last Answer : disturbance of earth surface

The term ‘epicentre’ is associated with— (1) earthquake (2) folding (3) faulting (4) earth’s interior

Description : The term ‘epicentre’ is associated with— (1) earthquake (2) folding (3) faulting (4) earth’s interior

Last Answer : earthquake

Black soil is also known by which of the following name ? (1) Khadar Soil (2) Bangar Soil (3) Alluivial Soil (4) Regur soil

Description : Black soil is also known by which of the following name ? (1) Khadar Soil (2) Bangar Soil (3) Alluivial Soil (4) Regur soil

Last Answer : Regur soil

The core of the earth is also known as (1) Lithosphere (2) Mesosphere (3) Barysphere (4) Centrosphere

Description : The core of the earth is also known as (1) Lithosphere (2) Mesosphere (3) Barysphere (4) Centrosphere

Last Answer : Barysphere

The sphere of living matter together with water, air and soil on the surface of the earth is known as (1) Lithosphere (2) Biosphere (3) Hydrosphere (4) Atmosphere

Description : The sphere of living matter together with water, air and soil on the surface of the earth is known as (1) Lithosphere (2) Biosphere (3) Hydrosphere (4) Atmosphere

Last Answer : Biosphere

The asha–grey soils of high–latitude coniferous forests a known as : (1) Tundra soils (2) Podsols (3) Grey–Brown soils (4) Red and Yellow soils

Description : The asha–grey soils of high–latitude coniferous forests a known as : (1) Tundra soils (2) Podsols (3) Grey–Brown soils (4) Red and Yellow soils

Last Answer : Podsols

The soils which are rich in Calcium are known as (1) Pedocals (2) Pedalfers (3) Podsols (4) Laterites

Description : The soils which are rich in Calcium are known as (1) Pedocals (2) Pedalfers (3) Podsols (4) Laterites

Last Answer : Pedocals

Soil factors are otherwise known as : (1) Edaphic factors (2) Biotic factors (3) Physiographic factors (4) Climatic factors

Description : Soil factors are otherwise known as : (1) Edaphic factors (2) Biotic factors (3) Physiographic factors (4) Climatic factors

Last Answer : Edaphic factors

The organic matter present in soil is known collectively as (1) Hydrocarbons (2)Podsols (3) Humus (4)Colloids

Description : The organic matter present in soil is known collectively as (1) Hydrocarbons (2)Podsols (3) Humus (4)Colloids

Last Answer : Humus

The largest current, because of its dark waters is known as the ‘black current’ and that is : (1) Gulf Stream (2) Kuroshio Current (3) California Current (4) Antarctic Current

Description : The largest current, because of its dark waters is known as the ‘black current’ and that is : (1) Gulf Stream (2) Kuroshio Current (3) California Current (4) Antarctic Current

Last Answer :  Kuroshio Current

The rapidly growing mass of phytoplankton covering the surface water of a lake or pond is known as : (1) Eutrophication (2) Water bloom (3) Water pollution (4) Water hyacinth

Description : The rapidly growing mass of phytoplankton covering the surface water of a lake or pond is known as : (1) Eutrophication (2) Water bloom (3) Water pollution (4) Water hyacinth

Last Answer : Eutrophication

Waves approaching the shore is known as (1) Swash (2) Tsunami (3) Currents (4) Tide

Description : Waves approaching the shore is known as (1) Swash (2) Tsunami (3) Currents (4) Tide

Last Answer : Tsunami

Two seas or water-bodies connected by a narrow stretch of water is known as a (1) Bay (2) Strait (3) Peninsula (4) Isthmus

Description : Two seas or water-bodies connected by a narrow stretch of water is known as a (1) Bay (2) Strait (3) Peninsula (4) Isthmus

Last Answer : Strait

Seismic sea waves which approach the coasts at greater force are known as (1) Tides (2) Tsunami (3) Current (4) Cyclone

Description : Seismic sea waves which approach the coasts at greater force are known as (1) Tides (2) Tsunami (3) Current (4) Cyclone

Last Answer : Tsunami

A special type of well in which water rises automatically under the pressure of a column of water to the ground surface through a hole is known as (1) Artisian well (2) Spring (3) Hot spring (4) Geyser

Description : A special type of well in which water rises automatically under the pressure of a column of water to the ground surface through a hole is known as (1) Artisian well (2) Spring (3) Hot spring (4) Geyser

Last Answer : Artisian well

The sea bed sloping gradually and bordering the continent is known as : (1) Coast (2) Continental Shelf. (3) Continental Platform. (4) Continental Slope.

Description : The sea bed sloping gradually and bordering the continent is known as : (1) Coast (2) Continental Shelf. (3) Continental Platform. (4) Continental Slope.

Last Answer : Continental Shelf

The atmospheric layer farthest from the Earth’s surface is known as (1) Stratosphere (2)Exosphere (3) Ionosphere (4)Mesosphere

Description : The atmospheric layer farthest from the Earth’s surface is known as (1) Stratosphere (2)Exosphere (3) Ionosphere (4)Mesosphere

Last Answer : Exosphere

The zone of Earth’s atmosphere immediately above its surface up to a height of about 16 kms above equator and 8 kms over the poles is known as : (1) Mesosphere (2) Thermosphere (3) Troposphere (4) Stratosphere

Description : The zone of Earth’s atmosphere immediately above its surface up to a height of about 16 kms above equator and 8 kms over the poles is known as : (1) Mesosphere (2) Thermosphere (3) Troposphere (4) Stratosphere

Last Answer : Troposphere

Tropical storm in Chinese Sea is known as– (1) Wave (2) Tornado (3) Typhoon (4) Cyclone

Description : Tropical storm in Chinese Sea is known as– (1) Wave (2) Tornado (3) Typhoon (4) Cyclone

Last Answer : Typhoon

A group of inter-connected islands is known as __________ . (1) Strait (2) Peninsula (3) Archipelago (4) Lagoon

Description : A group of inter-connected islands is known as __________ . (1) Strait (2) Peninsula (3) Archipelago (4) Lagoon 

Last Answer : Archipelago

A landscape which is caused due to the fissure in the earth along which one side has moved down with reference to the other is known as (1) Rift Valley (2) U Shaped Valley (3) V Shaped Valley (4) Hanging Valley

Description : A landscape which is caused due to the fissure in the earth along which one side has moved down with reference to the other is known as (1) Rift Valley (2) U Shaped Valley (3) V Shaped Valley (4) Hanging Valley

Last Answer : Rift Valley

Breaking down of rock in situ is known as (1) Erosion (2) Weathering (3) Mass wasting (4) Degradation

Description : Breaking down of rock in situ is known as (1) Erosion (2) Weathering (3) Mass wasting (4) Degradation 

Last Answer : Weathering

The inner-most layer of the earth is known as (1) Lithosphere (2) Mesosphere (3) Asthenosphere (4) Barysphere

Description : The inner-most layer of the earth is known as (1) Lithosphere (2) Mesosphere (3) Asthenosphere (4) Barysphere 

Last Answer : Asthenosphere

Natural embankments found on upper valley sides are-known as (1) high banks (2) levees (3) bunds (4) ridge

Description : Natural embankments found on upper valley sides are-known as (1) high banks (2) levees (3) bunds (4) ridge

Last Answer : levees

When the moon completely covers the sun, it is known as (1) the Antumbra (2) the Umbra (3) the Penumbra (4) None of these

Description : When the moon completely covers the sun, it is known as (1) the Antumbra (2) the Umbra (3) the Penumbra (4) None of these

Last Answer :  the Umbra

A spinning neutron star is known as (1) White dwarf (2) Black hole (3) Pulsar (4) Quasar

Description : A spinning neutron star is known as (1) White dwarf (2) Black hole (3) Pulsar (4) Quasar

Last Answer : Pulsar

Which of the following is known as the Morning Star? (1) Saturn (2) Jupiter (3) Mars (4) Venus

Description : Which of the following is known as the Morning Star? (1) Saturn (2) Jupiter (3) Mars (4) Venus

Last Answer : Venus

The primary goal of planning for disasters is to reduce (1) Death (2) Damage (3) Risk (4) Vulnerability

Description : The primary goal of planning for disasters is to reduce (1) Death (2) Damage (3) Risk (4) Vulnerability

Last Answer : Vulnerability

Contour line is the imaginary line joining places of equal : (1) Rainfall (2) Humidity (3) Elevation (4) Temperature

Description : Contour line is the imaginary line joining places of equal : (1) Rainfall (2) Humidity (3) Elevation (4) Temperature

Last Answer : Elevation

Maps on large scale, representing both natural and man-made features are called (1) Wall maps (2) Topographic maps (3) Thematic maps (4) Atlas maps

Description : Maps on large scale, representing both natural and man-made features are called (1) Wall maps (2) Topographic maps (3) Thematic maps (4) Atlas maps

Last Answer : Topographic maps

The well through which water comes out through hydraulic pressure is called (1) Ordinary well (2) Tube well (3) Deep tube well (4) Artesian well

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Last Answer : Artesian well

What is meant by the term “midnight sun” ? (1) Twilight (2) Rising Sun (3) Very bright moon (4) Sun shining in the polar circle for long time

Description : What is meant by the term “midnight sun” ? (1) Twilight (2) Rising Sun (3) Very bright moon (4) Sun shining in the polar circle for long time

Last Answer : Sun shining in the polar circle for long time

Imaginary lines joining places with same temperature are called (1) Isobars (2) Isohyets (3) Isohalines (4) Isotherms

Description : Imaginary lines joining places with same temperature are called (1) Isobars (2) Isohyets (3) Isohalines (4) Isotherms

Last Answer : Isotherms

The imaginary lines joining places of same height at equal intervals are (1) Hachures (2) Contours (3) Spot-heights (4) Isomers

Description : The imaginary lines joining places of same height at equal intervals are (1) Hachures (2) Contours (3) Spot-heights (4) Isomers

Last Answer : Contours

Contours are imaginary lines showing (1) places of equal atmospheric pressure (2) same temperature areas (3) places of equal altitudes (4) equal sunshine areas

Description : Contours are imaginary lines showing (1) places of equal atmospheric pressure (2) same temperature areas (3) places of equal altitudes (4) equal sunshine areas

Last Answer : places of equal altitudes

What is the alternate name for contour lines ? (1) Isopotential (2) Istherm (3) Isohypse (4) Isohyet

Description : What is the alternate name for contour lines ? (1) Isopotential (2) Istherm (3) Isohypse (4) Isohyet

Last Answer : Isohypse

Which one of the following organisations is responsible for publishing topographical sheets? (1) Geological Survey of India (G.S.I.) (2) National Atlas & Thematic Mapping Organisation (N.A. T.M.O.) (3) Indian Meteorological Department (I.M.D.) (4) Survey of India (S.O.I.)

Description : Which one of the following organisations is responsible for publishing topographical sheets? (1) Geological Survey of India (G.S.I.) (2) National Atlas & Thematic Mapping Organisation (N.A. T.M.O.) (3) Indian Meteorological Department (I.M.D.) (4) Survey of India (S.O.I.)

Last Answer : Survey of India (S.O.I.)

The art and science of map making is called (1) Remote Sensing (2) Cartography (3) Photogrammetry (4) Mapping

Description : The art and science of map making is called (1) Remote Sensing (2) Cartography (3) Photogrammetry (4) Mapping

Last Answer : Cartography

Who coined the word ‘Geography’? (1) Ptolemy (2)Eratosthenese (3) Hacataus (4) Herodatus

Description : Who coined the word ‘Geography’? (1) Ptolemy (2)Eratosthenese (3) Hacataus (4) Herodatus 

Last Answer : Eratosthenese

The land of maximum biodiversity is (1) Tropical (2) Temperate (3) Monsoonal (4) Equatorial

Description : The land of maximum biodiversity is (1) Tropical (2) Temperate (3) Monsoonal (4) Equatorial

Last Answer : Tropical