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प्रश्न
Distinguish between :
Seismology and Volcanology.
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उत्तर
Seismology: Seismology is the science of the study of earthquakes.
Volcanology: Volcanology is the science of the study of volcanic phenomena.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain the types of volcanoes on the basis of periodicity of eruption with examples.
Give one example of an active volcano.
What is called the Pacific Ring of Fire? Why is it called so?
What are known as Shield volcanoes?
Match the Following:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Vent | (a) An active volcano |
| 2. Extinct | (b) Hot water fountain |
| 3. Geyser | (c) Dead Volcano |
| 4. Mt. Stromboli | (d) An opening in the earth's crust through which lava flows. |
| 5. Cinder Cone | (e) A volcanic landform. |
The forces arising from the interior of the earth:
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The molten rock that reaches the surface of the earth is called ______.
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A lava ___________is made up of basic lava flows solidified away from the vent.
Which volcano is known as the ‘lighthouse of the Mediterranean?
Distinguish between :
Volcanic Dust and Volcanic Ash.
Describe the materials thrown out during volcanic eruption.
Why is volcanic activity often associated with mountain building ?
Give two of its main characteristics of Geysers
State two ways in which lava may come out of the earth’s crust giving an example of each type of these volcanic activities.
Give reasons for the following:
Basic lava cones are broader than Acid lava cones.
Give reasons for the following:
The Circum-Pacific Belt of volcanoes is called ‘The Ring of Fire’.
Give one word for the following :
The lava which is poor in silica and rich in iron and magnesium.
Give one word for the following :
A volcano which has the possibility of erupting in future.
What is the following :
Fissure type of volcanoes
______ Volcano is known as light house of Mediterranean Sea.
Choose the odd one
Name the three types of volcanoes based on periodicity of eruption.
Describe the classification of volcanoes based on the eruptions.
Iceland, the most active volcanic area is located on the ______.
