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प्रश्न
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. |
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उत्तर
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Tsunami | (c) Harbour waves generated by oceanic earthquakes. |
| 2. Seismograph | (e) An instrument for recording the movement of earthquake waves. |
| 3. S-waves | (a) The waves that make the inhabitants feel the ground motion. |
| 4. Richter scale | (b) The instrument for measuring the intensity of earthquakes. |
| 5. Epicentre | (d) The point on the earth surface directly above the seismic focus. |
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.
Give reasons why an earthquake occurs.
State two natural causes of an earthquake.
How is the intensity of an earthquake measured?
What is an Earthquake?
How an earthquake is caused?
Name the important Earthquake-belts of the world.
OR
Indicate two major belts of Earthquakes.
Name the instrument used to record Earthquakes.
Name some Earthquakes which caused great damage.
What was the cause of the Koyna earthquake in India?
Describe the main type of Earthquake Waves.
Name the causes of earthquakes.
Give reasons for the following:
Folding and faulting frequently go together.
The earthquake waves are recorded by an instrument known as ______.
What is Seismograph?
The earthquake is a ______ activity.
How the earthquake can be recorded?
An earthquake of magnitude ______ scale can cause damage from things falling.
Choose the odd one.
focus, epicenter, vent, seismic waves
