STUDY KUNJI EDUCATION & LEARNING CENTER
Chapter 9: Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Storms
Objective Type Questions (MCQs)
Director & Teacher: Prem Sir (M.A.)
Total Questions: 50 | Total Marks: 50 | Time: 45 Minutes
Instructions: Choose the correct option. Each question carries 1 mark.
Section A: Natural Disasters and Volcanoes
Q1. What is a natural disaster?
A. An ordinary daily activity
B. A sudden destructive natural event
C. A school examination
D. A festival
Q2. What is a volcano?
A. A deep river
B. A type of cloud
C. A crack or opening in the Earth's surface
D. A large forest
Q3. What is the hot molten rock below the Earth's surface called?
A. Lava
B. Magma
C. Ash
D. Soil
Q4. What is molten rock called when it comes out onto the Earth's surface?
A. Magma
B. Sand
C. Lava
D. Coal
Q5. What is the passage through which magma moves upward called?
A. Crater
B. Vent
C. Epicentre
D. Focus
Q6. What is the opening at the top of a volcano called?
A. Crater
B. Seismograph
C. Tectonic plate
D. Fault line
Q7. What forms when lava cools and hardens?
A. Sedimentary rocks
B. Igneous rocks
C. Coal
D. Sandstone only
Q8. Which of the following is an example of an igneous rock?
A. Basalt
B. Chalk
C. Coal
D. Limestone
Q9. Which materials may come out during a volcanic eruption?
A. Only water
B. Only soil
C. Lava, ash and gases
D. Only ice
Q10. How many main types of volcanoes are described in this chapter?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
Section B: Types of Volcanoes
Q11. Volcanoes that can erupt at any time or have erupted recently are called:
A. Dormant volcanoes
B. Extinct volcanoes
C. Active volcanoes
D. Frozen volcanoes
Q12. Which active volcano is found in the Andaman Islands?
A. Mount Kilimanjaro
B. Mount Etna
C. Barren Island
D. Mount Vesuvius
Q13. According to the textbook, Barren Island first erupted in:
A. 1757
B. 1787
C. 1857
D. 1947
Q14. Volcanoes that have not erupted in recent years but may erupt in the future are called:
A. Active volcanoes
B. Dormant volcanoes
C. Extinct volcanoes
D. Artificial volcanoes
Q15. Which of the following is given as an example of a dormant volcano in the textbook?
A. Mount Kilimanjaro
B. Mount Everest
C. Barren Island
D. Mount Vesuvius
Q16. Volcanoes that have stopped erupting and are not expected to erupt again are called:
A. Active volcanoes
B. Dormant volcanoes
C. Extinct volcanoes
D. New volcanoes
Q17. Which of the following is an active volcano mentioned in the chapter?
A. Mount Etna
B. Mount Everest
C. Mount K2
D. None of these
Q18. Many active volcanoes are found around which ocean?
A. Arctic Ocean
B. Pacific Ocean
C. Southern Ocean
D. None of these
Section C: Earthquakes
Q19. What is an earthquake?
A. The sudden shaking of the Earth's surface
B. The regular movement of clouds
C. The formation of rain
D. The falling of snow
Q20. The Earth's crust is divided into large pieces called:
A. Glass plates
B. Tectonic plates
C. Wooden plates
D. Ice plates
Q21. What can cause an earthquake?
A. The sudden movement of tectonic plates
B. The growth of plants
C. The blowing of a gentle breeze
D. The melting of ice in a glass
Q22. What is the point inside the Earth where an earthquake begins called?
A. Crater
B. Epicentre
C. Focus
D. Vent
Q23. What is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus called?
A. Vent
B. Epicentre
C. Magma
D. Crater
Q24. Small tremors that occur after the main earthquake are called:
A. Tides
B. Aftershocks
C. Storms
D. Eruptions
Q25. Which instrument is used to detect and record earthquake vibrations?
A. Thermometer
B. Barometer
C. Seismograph
D. Telescope
Q26. Which scale is mentioned in the textbook for expressing earthquake magnitude?
A. Celsius scale
B. Richter scale
C. Metre scale
D. Kelvin scale
Q27. According to the textbook, a severe earthquake may be close to which reading on the Richter scale?
A. 1
B. 3
C. 5
D. 9
Q28. Which country experienced a devastating earthquake in 2015, as mentioned in the chapter?
A. Nepal
B. Australia
C. Canada
D. Egypt
Q29. Which of the following may happen during an earthquake?
A. Buildings may collapse
B. Roads may be damaged
C. Bridges may be damaged
D. All of the above
Q30. Which of the following is NOT a common effect of an earthquake?
A. Damage to buildings
B. Damage to roads
C. People trapped under debris
D. Formation of rainbow colours
Section D: Earthquake Safety
Q31. What should you do if an earthquake begins while you are in a classroom?
A. Run towards the windows
B. Take cover under a strong desk or table
C. Stand near a bookshelf
D. Use the lift
Q32. During an earthquake, you should stay away from:
A. Heavy cupboards that may fall
B. Safe open spaces after shaking stops
C. Emergency instructions
D. Designated safe areas
Q33. What should people avoid using during an earthquake in a tall building?
A. Emergency exits
B. Safety instructions
C. Lifts
D. Safe areas
Q34. What should you do after the shaking stops, if it is safe to leave the building?
A. Rush into a damaged building
B. Carefully move to a safe open area
C. Stand beside a damaged wall
D. Ignore safety instructions
Section E: Tidal Waves and Tsunami
Q35. What does the term “tsunami” refer to?
A. A small river
B. A series of very large sea waves
C. A desert storm
D. A mountain range
Q36. A tsunami may be caused by:
A. An earthquake under the sea
B. A volcanic eruption under the sea
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Q37. Where can a tsunami cause major destruction?
A. Coastal areas
B. Deserts only
C. Mountain peaks only
D. Dry fields only
Q38. What should people do when there is a tsunami threat?
A. Go closer to the seashore
B. Move to higher ground
C. Stay on the beach
D. Go fishing
Q39. On which date did the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami occur in 2004?
A. 15 August 2004
B. 26 December 2004
C. 26 January 2004
D. 2 October 2004
Q40. Which Indian states' coastal areas were badly affected by the 2004 tsunami, according to the chapter?
A. Bihar and Jharkhand
B. Punjab and Haryana
C. Tamil Nadu and Kerala
D. Rajasthan and Haryana
Q41. Which of the following countries was affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Thailand
C. Maldives
D. All of the above
Q42. According to the textbook, tsunami waves may travel at speeds of up to approximately:
A. 80 km/hr
B. 200 km/hr
C. 500 km/hr
D. 800 km/hr
Section F: Storms and General Revision
Q43. What is a storm?
A. A violent disturbance in the atmosphere
B. A type of rock
C. A kind of soil
D. A type of mountain
Q44. Which of the following may accompany a storm?
A. Strong winds
B. Rain
C. Thunder and lightning
D. All of the above
Q45. Which of the following may be caused by a severe storm?
A. Trees falling
B. Damage to houses
C. Disruption of electricity supply
D. All of the above
Q46. What is volcanic ash?
A. Fine particles thrown into the air during a volcanic eruption
B. Frozen seawater
C. A type of cloud made only of water
D. A kind of plant
Q47. Which term refers to hot molten rock below the Earth's surface?
A. Crater
B. Magma
C. Epicentre
D. Aftershock
Q48. Which term refers to hot molten rock that has reached the Earth's surface?
A. Magma
B. Tectonic plate
C. Lava
D. Focus
Q49. Which instrument is used to record earthquake vibrations?
A. Seismograph
B. Microscope
C. Compass
D. Speedometer
Q50. Which statement is correct?
A. Magma is found only outside the Earth.
B. The focus is the point on the surface directly above the earthquake's origin.
C. The epicentre is directly above the focus on the Earth's surface.
D. A tsunami is a type of igneous rock.
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STUDY KUNJI EDUCATION & LEARNING CENTER
Chapter 9: Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Storms
50 MCQs with Answers ✓
Director & Teacher: Prem Sir (M.A.) Total Marks: 50 | Each Question: 1 Mark
Section A: Natural Disasters and Volcanoes
Q1. What is a natural disaster?
A. An ordinary daily activity
B. A sudden destructive natural event
C. A school examination
D. A festival
Answer: ✓ B. A sudden destructive natural event
Q2. What is a volcano?
A. A deep river
B. A type of cloud
C. A crack or opening in the Earth's surface
D. A large forest
Answer: ✓ C. A crack or opening in the Earth's surface
Q3. What is the hot molten rock below the Earth's surface called?
A. Lava
B. Magma
C. Ash
D. Soil
Answer: ✓ B. Magma
Q4. What is molten rock called when it comes out onto the Earth's surface?
A. Magma
B. Sand
C. Lava
D. Coal
Answer: ✓ C. Lava
Q5. What is the passage through which magma moves upward called?
A. Crater
B. Vent
C. Epicentre
D. Focus
Answer: ✓ B. Vent
Q6. What is the opening at the top of a volcano called?
A. Crater
B. Seismograph
C. Tectonic plate
D. Fault line
Answer: ✓ A. Crater
Q7. What forms when lava cools and hardens?
A. Sedimentary rocks
B. Igneous rocks
C. Coal
D. Sandstone only
Answer: ✓ B. Igneous rocks
Q8. Which of the following is an example of an igneous rock?
A. Basalt
B. Chalk
C. Coal
D. Limestone
Answer: ✓ A. Basalt
Q9. Which materials may come out during a volcanic eruption?
A. Only water
B. Only soil
C. Lava, ash and gases
D. Only ice
Answer: ✓ C. Lava, ash and gases
Q10. How many main types of volcanoes are described in this chapter?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
Answer: ✓ B. Three
Section B: Types of Volcanoes
Q11. Volcanoes that can erupt at any time or have erupted recently are called:
A. Dormant volcanoes
B. Extinct volcanoes
C. Active volcanoes
D. Frozen volcanoes
Answer: ✓ C. Active volcanoes
Q12. Which active volcano is found in the Andaman Islands?
A. Mount Kilimanjaro
B. Mount Etna
C. Barren Island
D. Mount Vesuvius
Answer: ✓ C. Barren Island
Q13. According to the textbook, Barren Island first erupted in:
A. 1757
B. 1787
C. 1857
D. 1947
Answer: ✓ B. 1787
Q14. Volcanoes that have not erupted in recent years but may erupt in the future are called:
A. Active volcanoes
B. Dormant volcanoes
C. Extinct volcanoes
D. Artificial volcanoes
Answer: ✓ B. Dormant volcanoes
Q15. Which of the following is given as an example of a dormant volcano in the textbook?
A. Mount Kilimanjaro
B. Mount Everest
C. Barren Island
D. Mount Vesuvius
Answer: ✓ A. Mount Kilimanjaro
Q16. Volcanoes that have stopped erupting and are not expected to erupt again are called:
A. Active volcanoes
B. Dormant volcanoes
C. Extinct volcanoes
D. New volcanoes
Answer: ✓ C. Extinct volcanoes
Q17. Which of the following is an active volcano mentioned in the chapter?
A. Mount Etna
B. Mount Everest
C. Mount K2
D. None of these
Answer: ✓ A. Mount Etna
Q18. Many active volcanoes are found around which ocean?
A. Arctic Ocean
B. Pacific Ocean
C. Southern Ocean
D. None of these
Answer: ✓ B. Pacific Ocean
Section C: Earthquakes
Q19. What is an earthquake?
A. The sudden shaking of the Earth's surface
B. The regular movement of clouds
C. The formation of rain
D. The falling of snow
Answer: ✓ A. The sudden shaking of the Earth's surface
Q20. The Earth's crust is divided into large pieces called:
A. Glass plates
B. Tectonic plates
C. Wooden plates
D. Ice plates
Answer: ✓ B. Tectonic plates
Q21. What can cause an earthquake?
A. The sudden movement of tectonic plates
B. The growth of plants
C. The blowing of a gentle breeze
D. The melting of ice in a glass
Answer: ✓ A. The sudden movement of tectonic plates
Q22. What is the point inside the Earth where an earthquake begins called?
A. Crater
B. Epicentre
C. Focus
D. Vent
Answer: ✓ C. Focus
Q23. What is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus called?
A. Vent
B. Epicentre
C. Magma
D. Crater
Answer: ✓ B. Epicentre
Q24. Small tremors that occur after the main earthquake are called:
A. Tides
B. Aftershocks
C. Storms
D. Eruptions
Answer: ✓ B. Aftershocks
Q25. Which instrument is used to detect and record earthquake vibrations?
A. Thermometer
B. Barometer
C. Seismograph
D. Telescope
Answer: ✓ C. Seismograph
Q26. Which scale is mentioned in the textbook for expressing earthquake magnitude?
A. Celsius scale
B. Richter scale
C. Metre scale
D. Kelvin scale
Answer: ✓ B. Richter scale
Q27. According to the textbook, a severe earthquake may be close to which reading on the Richter scale?
A. 1
B. 3
C. 5
D. 9
Answer: ✓ D. 9
Q28. Which country experienced a devastating earthquake in 2015, as mentioned in the chapter?
A. Nepal
B. Australia
C. Canada
D. Egypt
Answer: ✓ A. Nepal
Q29. Which of the following may happen during an earthquake?
A. Buildings may collapse
B. Roads may be damaged
C. Bridges may be damaged
D. All of the above
Answer: ✓ D. All of the above
Q30. Which of the following is NOT a common effect of an earthquake?
A. Damage to buildings
B. Damage to roads
C. People trapped under debris
D. Formation of rainbow colours
Answer: ✓ D. Formation of rainbow colours
Section D: Earthquake Safety
Q31. What should you do if an earthquake begins while you are in a classroom?
A. Run towards the windows
B. Take cover under a strong desk or table
C. Stand near a bookshelf
D. Use the lift
Answer: ✓ B. Take cover under a strong desk or table
Q32. During an earthquake, you should stay away from:
A. Heavy cupboards that may fall
B. Safe open spaces after shaking stops
C. Emergency instructions
D. Designated safe areas
Answer: ✓ A. Heavy cupboards that may fall
Q33. What should people avoid using during an earthquake in a tall building?
A. Emergency exits
B. Safety instructions
C. Lifts
D. Safe areas
Answer: ✓ C. Lifts
Q34. What should you do after the shaking stops, if it is safe to leave the building?
A. Rush into a damaged building
B. Carefully move to a safe open area
C. Stand beside a damaged wall
D. Ignore safety instructions
Answer: ✓ B. Carefully move to a safe open area
Section E: Tidal Waves and Tsunami
Q35. What does the term “tsunami” refer to?
A. A small river
B. A series of very large sea waves
C. A desert storm
D. A mountain range
Answer: ✓ B. A series of very large sea waves
Q36. A tsunami may be caused by:
A. An earthquake under the sea
B. A volcanic eruption under the sea
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer: ✓ C. Both A and B
Q37. Where can a tsunami cause major destruction?
A. Coastal areas
B. Deserts only
C. Mountain peaks only
D. Dry fields only
Answer: ✓ A. Coastal areas
Q38. What should people do when there is a tsunami threat?
A. Go closer to the seashore
B. Move to higher ground
C. Stay on the beach
D. Go fishing
Answer: ✓ B. Move to higher ground
Q39. On which date did the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami occur in 2004?
A. 15 August 2004
B. 26 December 2004
C. 26 January 2004
D. 2 October 2004
Answer: ✓ B. 26 December 2004
Q40. Which Indian states' coastal areas were badly affected by the 2004 tsunami, according to the chapter?
A. Bihar and Jharkhand
B. Punjab and Haryana
C. Tamil Nadu and Kerala
D. Rajasthan and Haryana
Answer: ✓ C. Tamil Nadu and Kerala
Q41. Which of the following countries was affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Thailand
C. Maldives
D. All of the above
Answer: ✓ D. All of the above
Q42. According to the textbook, tsunami waves may travel at speeds of up to approximately:
A. 80 km/hr
B. 200 km/hr
C. 500 km/hr
D. 800 km/hr
Answer: ✓ D. 800 km/hr
Section F: Storms and General Revision
Q43. What is a storm?
A. A violent disturbance in the atmosphere
B. A type of rock
C. A kind of soil
D. A type of mountain
Answer: ✓ A. A violent disturbance in the atmosphere
Q44. Which of the following may accompany a storm?
A. Strong winds
B. Rain
C. Thunder and lightning
D. All of the above
Answer: ✓ D. All of the above
Q45. Which of the following may be caused by a severe storm?
A. Trees falling
B. Damage to houses
C. Disruption of electricity supply
D. All of the above
Answer: ✓ D. All of the above
Q46. What is volcanic ash?
A. Fine particles thrown into the air during a volcanic eruption
B. Frozen seawater
C. A type of cloud made only of water
D. A kind of plant
Answer: ✓ A. Fine particles thrown into the air during a volcanic eruption
Q47. Which term refers to hot molten rock below the Earth's surface?
A. Crater
B. Magma
C. Epicentre
D. Aftershock
Answer: ✓ B. Magma
Q48. Which term refers to hot molten rock that has reached the Earth's surface?
A. Magma
B. Tectonic plate
C. Lava
D. Focus
Answer: ✓ C. Lava
Q49. Which instrument is used to record earthquake vibrations?
A. Seismograph
B. Microscope
C. Compass
D. Speedometer
Answer: ✓ A. Seismograph
Q50. Which statement is correct?
A. Magma is found only outside the Earth.
B. The focus is the point on the surface directly above the earthquake's origin.
C. The epicentre is directly above the focus on the Earth's surface.
D. A tsunami is a type of igneous rock.
Answer: ✓ C. The epicentre is directly above the focus on the Earth's surface.
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