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प्रश्न
Name the instrument used to record Earthquakes.
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उत्तर
The instrument used to record Earthquakes’ is called Seismograph.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Give reasons why an earthquake occurs.
Fill in the blank:
The last of the earthquake waves to arrive on the surface of the earth are ___________ waves.
Fill in the blank:
The giant sea waves caused by earthquakes in the oceans are called ___________.
What is called an earthquake?
Name two man-made causes of an earthquake.
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. |
Describe how earthquakes are caused on the surface of the earth.
Is it possible to predict an earthquake? Give reasons to support your answer.
How is the intensity of an earthquake measured?
Answer the following:
A volcanic eruption is one of the main causes of earthquakes.
Give one word for the following :
The surface position immediately above the origin of an earthquake.
The magnitude of an earthquake is measured by ______.
Define Earthquake.
What is Seismograph?
Give a note on Tsunami 2004.
In India, the Himalayan region and the ______ valley are prone to earthquakes.
Choose the odd one.
focus, epicenter, vent, seismic waves
