Earthquakes and Volcanoes (World Geography)

Total Questions: 22

21. What is the name of the deadly volcano in Indonesia that erupted again in May 2016? [S.S.C. Online C.G.L. (T-I) 4.09.2016 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Mount Singabung
Solution:Deadly volcano Mount Sinabung in Indonesia erupted again in May 2016. Located in a geologically active ring of fire, Mount Sinabung erupted in May 2016. It was accompanied by two more volcanoes named Gamalama and Rinjani.

22. The mass movement of rock, debris or earth down a slope is referred to as: [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exams 27.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Landslide
Solution:A landslide is defined as the movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope. It occurs when the consequence of a complex field of forces (stress is a force per unit area) is active on a mass of rock or soil on the slope.