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प्रश्न
Define Earthquake.
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उत्तर
A sudden movement of a portion of the earth’s crust which produces a shaking or trembling is known as an earthquake.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Give reasons why an earthquake occurs.
Fill in the blank:
___________ are the first earthquake waves to be recorded on a seismograph of an earthquake.
What is called an earthquake?
State two natural causes of an earthquake.
Name two man-made causes of an earthquake.
Describe how earthquakes are caused on the surface of the earth.
How are earthquakes distributed over the globe?
What is an Earthquake?
Name the important Earthquake-belts of the world.
OR
Indicate two major belts of Earthquakes.
Why are earthquakes related to volcanoes?
Answer the following:
A volcanic eruption is one of the main causes of earthquakes.
Give one word for the following :
An instrument used for recording all the earth tremors and earthquakes.
Give one word for the following :
The surface position immediately above the origin of an earthquake.
Give reasons for the following:
Folding and faulting frequently go together.
The earthquake waves are recorded by an instrument known as ______.
On an outline map of the world, mark the Pacific Ring of Fire
In India, the Himalayan region and the ______ valley are prone to earthquakes.
