Major Water Bodies - Waves


 
 
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Major Water Bodies - Waves

Waves

When the water on the surface of the ocean rises and falls alternately, They are called waves. An earthquake, a volcanic eruption or underwater landslides can shift large amount of ocean water. As a result a huge tidal wave called tsunami, that may  be as high as 15m, is formed. The largest tsunami ever measured was 150m. high. These waves travel at a speed of more than 700km. per hour. The tsunami of 2004 caused wide  spread damage in the Andaman and Nicobar islands got submerged after the tsunami.

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Question : 1

The largest tsunami in India was measured at ____________________

Right Option : C
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Question : 2

How the waves are formed in the open sea ?

Right Option : B
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Question : 3

Which of the following statements is wrong ?

Right Option : B
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