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प्रश्न
Name the important Earthquake-belts of the world.
OR
Indicate two major belts of Earthquakes.
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उत्तर
- Circum – Pacific Earthquake Belt:- i.e. around the Pacific Ocean. This belt goes along with the coast of America and the East coast of Asia.
- Mid World Mountain Earthquake Belt:- This belt runs through the middle of Asia from the East and goes beyond the Mediterranean sea as far as the West Indies. This belt, however, is not so active as Pacific Belt.
संबंधित प्रश्न
For the formation of a rift valley, which of the following processes should occur in the earth’s crust?
Identify and name the internal movement.
Molten magma is thrown out of the earth’s mantle.
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.
Describe the world’s distribution of earthquakes.
What was the cause of the Koyna earthquake in India?
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Folding and faulting frequently go together.
The magnitude of an earthquake is measured by ______.
Choose the odd one
Define Earthquake.
What is Seismograph?
On an outline map of the world, mark the Pacific Ring of Fire
The earthquake is measured by the ______ scale.
Give a note on Tsunami 2004.
In India, the Himalayan region and the ______ valley are prone to earthquakes.
What is the point of the earth’s surface directly above the focus called?
Choose the odd one.
focus, epicenter, vent, seismic waves
