SSC Selection Post 2019 PYQ — Question 45

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2019 - 14 Oct 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q45

Tsunami is a type of_________________.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4  i.e. Earth quake.

An earthquake is a shaking of the ground caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere. A tsunami, on the other hand, is a series of powerful ocean waves caused by the displacement of a large volume of water. This displacement can be initiated by underwater earthquakes (especially those with vertical seafloor movement), but also by volcanic eruptions, landslides, or even meteorite impacts. So, an earthquake can cause a tsunami, but they are distinct phenomena.