P waves are:
- tensional surface waves.
- transverse surface waves.
- compressional body waves.
- none of the above
Subject: Geography Multiple Choice Quiz ( MCQ ) and Answer
Body waves consist of the:
- S waves only
- P waves only
- Surface waves
- Both the S waves and P waves
Earthquakes occur when there is a sudden release of stored up energy in Earth’s –
- outer core
- inner core
- upper mantle
- none of the above
The P/L/S/Q Waves are the fastest?
Shield volcanoes are Small/Medium/Huge in size?
Basic lava erupts out of volcano, throwing out mainly –
- CO
- dust
- ash
- all of the above
Volcanoes that haven’t erupted in historic times are known as –
Volcanoes that erupt frequently are known as –
Magma which is forced onto Earth’s surface is known as –
- Lava
- Vent
- Cone
- None of the above
Volcanoes that have erupted in historic times and are still likely to erupt, are known as –
Top of magma is forced onto Earth’s surface is known as –
Fluidity of lava is determined by amount of –
Layers of volcanic materials that build up around vent to form a cone-shaped structure are known as –
- Crater
- Vent
- Cone
- None of the above
A hole in Earth’s crust through which magma comes to Earth’s surface is known as –
Eruptions of composite volcanoes are loud and violent because that contain –
- basic lava
- viscous composite lava
- viscous acid lava
- none of the above
Passageway which joins vent to crater of volcano is known as –
Acid lava flows slowly as it is highly –
- dense
- viscous
- sensitive
- all of the above
Eruptions from composite volcanoes are usually –
This is the scale used to measure the size of volcanic eruptions –
- Richter Scale
- Volcanic Explosivity Index
- Volcano Eruptivity Scale
- None of the above
The Earth while rotates around the Sun It always keeps its axis pointed towards :
Total surface area of the earth in square kilometer is :
In which situation Spring tides can occur :