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प्रश्न
What is an Earthquake?
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उत्तर १
The sudden mild or violent shaking of a part of the earth is called an earthquake. An earthquake is generally accompanied by a rumbling and tremors.
उत्तर २
An earthquake is tremor or convulsion of the earth’s crust due to sudden movement of the crust.
संबंधित प्रश्न
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.
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.
Explain the three types of earthquake waves.
Is it possible to predict an earthquake? Give reasons to support your answer.
How are earthquakes distributed over the globe?
Name the instrument used to record Earthquakes.
Why are earthquakes related to volcanoes?
Name three causes of Earthquakes.
Give one word for the following :
An instrument used for recording all the earth tremors and earthquakes.
The magnitude of an earthquake is measured by ______.
The earthquake waves are recorded by an instrument known as ______.
Define Earthquake.
On an outline map of the world, mark the Pacific Ring of Fire
How the earthquake can be recorded?
Give a note on Tsunami 2004.
In India, the Himalayan region and the ______ valley are prone to earthquakes.
Choose the odd one.
focus, epicenter, vent, seismic waves
