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प्रश्न
On an outline map of the world, mark the Pacific Ring of Fire
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Identify and name the internal movement.
Molten magma is thrown out of the earth’s mantle.
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?
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. |
Explain the three types of earthquake waves.
What is the difference between seismic focus and epicenter?
How are earthquakes distributed over the globe?
Name some Earthquakes which caused great damage.
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.
Seismology is the study of ______.
Define Earthquake.
What is Seismograph?
The earthquake is measured by the ______ scale.
The earthquake is a ______ activity.
In India, the Himalayan region and the ______ valley are prone to earthquakes.
Choose the odd one.
focus, epicenter, vent, seismic waves
