GENERAL SCIENCE - NATURAL DISASTER

When is World Tsunami Awareness Day observed?

• November 5

• November 10

• November 15

• November 20

What is the purpose of World Tsunami Awareness Day?

• To raise awareness about tsunamis and how to stay safe

• To promote early warning systems and disaster preparedness

• To share innovative approaches to tsunami risk reduction

• All of the above

What is the theme for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2023?

• Early Warning Systems and Evacuation

• Community Resilience

• Reducing Disaster Losses

• None of the above

What is the most effective way to protect yourself from a tsunami?

• Stay indoors and away from windows

• Go to the highest point of land

• Evacuate to a safe location as soon as possible

• All of the above

Which country was hit by the deadliest tsunami in recorded history in 2004?

• Indonesia

• Sri Lanka

• India

• Thailand

What is the scientific term for an earthquake?

• Seism

• Seismic event

• Tectonic shift

• Lithospheric rupture

What causes earthquakes?

• The sudden release of energy from tectonic plates grinding against each other

• Volcanic eruptions

• Meteorite strikes

• All of the above

Where are earthquakes most likely to occur?

• Along plate boundaries

• In the middle of oceans

• On mountaintops

• All of the above

What is the difference between the Richter scale and the Moment magnitude scale?

• The Richter scale measures the amount of energy released in an earthquake, while the Moment magnitude scale measures the size of the earthquake rupture.

• The Moment magnitude scale is more accurate than the Richter scale.

• The Richter scale is only used for earthquakes in the United States, while the Moment magnitude scale is used for earthquakes worldwide.

• Both scales are used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes, but the Richter scale is more commonly used.

What are the three main types of seismic waves?

• P waves, S waves, and surface waves

• Body waves, surface waves, and long-period waves

• Primary waves, secondary waves, and tertiary waves

• Push waves, shear waves, and Rayleigh waves