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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
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.
Fill in the blank:
The last of the earthquake waves to arrive on the surface of the earth are ___________ 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.
What are known as seismic focus and epicenter with respect to an earthquake?
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. |
Describe how earthquakes are caused on the surface of the earth.
How are earthquakes distributed over the globe?
Name some Earthquakes which caused great damage.
Earthquakes occur in the Mid-Atlantic belt.
What was the cause of the Koyna earthquake in India?
Describe the main type of Earthquake Waves.
Name the causes of earthquakes.
Why are earthquakes related to volcanoes?
What is Seismograph?
On an outline map of the world, mark the Pacific Ring of Fire
The earthquake is measured by the ______ scale.
Choose the odd one.
focus, epicenter, vent, seismic waves
