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प्रश्न
What is the following :
Epicentre
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उत्तर
Epicentre : The point on the earth’s surface directly above the ‘focus’ of earthquake is called epicentre.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain the types of volcanoes on the basis of periodicity of eruption with examples.
What is a volcano?
Give one example of an active volcano.
Match the Following:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Vent | (a) An active volcano |
| 2. Extinct | (b) Hot water fountain |
| 3. Geyser | (c) Dead Volcano |
| 4. Mt. Stromboli | (d) An opening in the earth's crust through which lava flows. |
| 5. Cinder Cone | (e) A volcanic landform. |
Fill in the blank below:
The molten rock that reaches the surface of the earth is called ______.
Fill in the blank below:
The Circum-Paciflc Belt is also called ____________.
Which volcano is known as the ‘lighthouse of the Mediterranean?
In which belt most of the volcanoes of the world are found?
Distinguish between :
Seismology and Volcanology.
Distinguish between :
Volcanic Dust and Volcanic Ash.
Describe the materials thrown out during volcanic eruption.
Describe the effect of volcanic eruption of Karakatoa in 1883.
Why is volcanic activity often associated with mountain building ?
What is a geyser?
State two ways in which lava may come out of the earth’s crust giving an example of each type of these volcanic activities.
What is the following:
‘Ring of Fire’
Give reasons for the following:
The Circum-Pacific Belt of volcanoes is called ‘The Ring of Fire’.
Give one word for the following :
The lava which is poor in silica and rich in iron and magnesium.
Give one word for the following :
A volcano which has the possibility of erupting in future.
Which four of the following words are connected with volcanic activity:
Karst, crater, drumlin, stalactite, gully, potholesl, ash, basalt, swallow, holes, dyke, domes, bluffs.
What are the influences of volcanoes eruption on man?
OR
What is the importance of volcanoes?
OR
Mention adverse and beneficial effects of volcanoes.
What is the following :
Fissure type of volcanoes
______ Volcano is known as light house of Mediterranean Sea.
Give an example of extinct volcano.
Distinguish between Active volcano and dormant volcano
Describe the classification of volcanoes based on the eruptions.
Choose the odd one
An active volcano, Dormant volcano, Extinct Volcano, Shield volcano
