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प्रश्न
Fill in the blank:
Most earthquakes occur on account of the strain in the _________.
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उत्तर
Most earthquakes occur on account of the strain in the earth’s crust.
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.
State two natural causes of an earthquake.
How are earthquakes useful?
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 important Earthquake-belts of the world.
OR
Indicate two major belts of Earthquakes.
Name the instrument used to record Earthquakes.
Name the causes of earthquakes.
Give reasons for the following:
Internal processes are different from external processes.
Give reasons for the following:
Folding and faulting frequently go together.
Seismology is the study of ______.
Define Earthquake.
On an outline map of the world, mark the Pacific Ring of Fire
The earthquake is a ______ activity.
An earthquake of magnitude ______ scale can cause damage from things falling.
Name the point where the vibrations originate in an earthquake.
Choose the odd one.
focus, epicenter, vent, seismic waves
