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प्रश्न
Seismology is the study of ______.
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उत्तर
Seismology is the study of Earthquake.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
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 last of the earthquake waves to arrive on the surface of the earth are ___________ waves.
Fill in the blank:
About 70 percent of the earthquakes occur in the _________________ Belt.
What are known as seismic focus and epicenter with respect to an earthquake?
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. |
Explain the three types of earthquake waves.
What is the difference between seismic focus and epicenter?
How are earthquakes distributed over the globe?
How is the intensity of an earthquake measured?
What is an Earthquake?
Earthquakes occur in the Mid-Atlantic belt.
Why are earthquakes related to volcanoes?
Give one word for the following :
The surface position immediately above the origin of an earthquake.
Give reasons for the following:
Folding and faulting frequently go together.
On an outline map of the world, mark the Pacific Ring of Fire
How the earthquake can be recorded?
An earthquake of magnitude ______ scale can cause damage from things falling.
Choose the odd one.
focus, epicenter, vent, seismic waves
