Natural Hazards...

Which of the following hazards is not classified under the `biological disasters`?

Which of the following statements is/are not true in relation to earthquake?

The largest tsunami ever produced by a landslide was in

In case of flash floods, warnings for timely evacuation may not always be possible as they are floods which occur

When does a region witness severe drought conditions?

`Lahar` is a type of

With reference to earthquakes, which one of the following statements is not correct?

The circum Pacific belt is highly prone to the occurrence of earthquakes because it is a zone of

Which of the following methods is the most appropriate to check soil erosion on steep slopes?

A volcano is a vent or an opening in the earth`s crust through which ______________ come out.

Consider the following statements regarding earthquakes:

1. In earthquakes, shocks are generated at a point known as the epicentre.
2. The points of origin of the shocks may be within the crust or the mantle.
3. The margins of tectonic plates are more earthquake-prone areas.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Which of the following statements are true?

1. Moderate earthquakes are caused along constructive plate boundaries.
2. Low magnitude earthquakes are caused along constructive plate boundaries.
3. Disastrous earthquakes are caused along destructive plate boundaries.
4. Severe earthquakes are caused along the conservative plate boundaries with the creation of transform faults.

When the magma in the mantle reaches the ____, it is called lava.

In which of the following countries has the maximum damage been caused to the forest by acid rain?

Shifting cultivation is practised in