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प्रश्न
Name two types of earth movements.
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उत्तर
Two types of movements are due to isostasy and tectonic plates. Isostasy is the process of natural balance between different landforms and the sliding movement of the tectonic plates of the earth’s crust.
संबंधित प्रश्न
What is composed of NIFE?
Look at the figure on the side and answer the question:
Label the parts: (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5).
Describe the layers of the interior of the earth and their chemical composition.
There are two transitional zones between the two consecutive layers of the interior of the earth. Name them and state their chief characteristics.
Explain the layers of the interior of the earth with reference to the following :
(a) Depth,
(b) Temperature
(c) Density.
Give one word for the following :
A narrow block elevated between two normal faults.
______ layer is made up of liquid iron.
Match the following:
| (a) | Crust | (i) | 2,171 km |
| (b) | Upper Mantle | (ii) | 2,259 km |
| (c) | Lower Mantle | (iii) | 30 km |
| (d) | Outer Core | (iv) | 1221km |
| (e) | Inner Core | (v) | 720 km |
Give reason for the following:
The Earth’s gravitational force
Give reason for the following:
The cause of the functioning of the magnetic compass
