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प्रश्न
Study the figure on the side and answer the question
What happens to the continents if there is an earthquake?
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उत्तर
Several drastic changes may occur during the earthquake. It depends on the intensity of the earthquake. If intensity is 8 or more buildings may break up, casualties and major changes on the landforms as broad breaking gaps, origin or disappearing of several small islands.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Name the sources of information about forces operating inside the earth.
In which part of the earth is NIFE found?
What is composed of NIFE?
What are the consequences of the pressure and temperature in the interior of the earth?
“Even when the Earth is spherical, it appears to be flat.” Discuss.
Distinguish between Core and Crust.
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 |
What is SIMA?
Seismology deals with ______.
Consider the given statement
- When magnia reaches this Earth’s surface, it is referred to as ‘Lava’.
- The interior of the earth contains very hot molten material called ‘Magma’.
- Sedimentary are also called Primary (or) Mother rocks.
