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प्रश्न
The magnitude of an earthquake is measured by ______.
विकल्प
Seismograph
Richter scale
Ammeter
Rotameter
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उत्तर
The magnitude of an earthquake is measured by Richter scale.
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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:
Most earthquakes occur on account of the strain in the _________.
Fill in the blank:
___________ are the first earthquake waves to be recorded on a seismograph of an earthquake.
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About 70 percent of the earthquakes occur in the _________________ Belt.
What are known as seismic focus and epicenter with respect to an earthquake?
What is known as the Richter scale?
Describe how earthquakes are caused on the surface of the earth.
Explain the three types of earthquake waves.
Is it possible to predict an earthquake? Give reasons to support your answer.
Name the important Earthquake-belts of the world.
OR
Indicate two major belts of Earthquakes.
Name some Earthquakes which caused great damage.
Give two major causes of earthquakes.
Give reasons for the following:
Folding and faulting frequently go together.
The earthquake waves are recorded by an instrument known as ______.
Choose the odd one
What is Seismograph?
The earthquake is a ______ activity.
Give a note on Tsunami 2004.
In India, the Himalayan region and the ______ valley are prone to earthquakes.
