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प्रश्न
Define Earthquake.
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उत्तर
A sudden movement of a portion of the earth’s crust which produces a shaking or trembling is known as an earthquake.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
For the formation of a rift valley, which of the following processes should occur in the earth’s crust?
Identify and name the internal movement.
Molten magma is thrown out of the earth’s mantle.
Arrange the following statements in chronological order in which an earthquake occurs.
- The earth’s surface vibrates.
- The plates suddenly move.
- Due to the movements in the mantle, compression goes on increasing.
- Along the weak points ( faultlines) rocks break apart.
- Stored energy is released in the form of seismic waves.
Fill in the blank:
The giant sea waves caused by earthquakes in the oceans are called ___________.
Fill in the blank:
About 70 percent of the earthquakes occur in the _________________ Belt.
How are earthquakes useful?
Match the Columns.
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Tsunami | (a) The waves that make the inhabitants feel the ground motion. |
| 2. Seismograph | (b) The instrument for measuring the intensity of earthquakes. |
| 3. S-waves | (c) Harbour waves generated by oceanic earthquakes. |
| 4. Richter scale | (d) The point on the earth surface directly above the seismic focus. |
| 5. Epicentre | (e) An instrument for recording the movement of earthquake waves. |
Is it possible to predict an earthquake? Give reasons to support your answer.
How is the intensity of an earthquake measured?
What is an Earthquake?
Name the causes of earthquakes.
Give two major causes of earthquakes.
Answer the following:
A volcanic eruption is one of the main causes of earthquakes.
The earthquake waves are recorded by an instrument known as ______.
Seismology is the study of ______.
Choose the odd one
On an outline map of the world, mark the Pacific Ring of Fire
Give a note on Tsunami 2004.
What is the point of the earth’s surface directly above the focus called?
