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प्रश्न
Study the figure on the side and answer the question
What happens to the continents if there is an earthquake?
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उत्तर
Several drastic changes may occur during the earthquake. It depends on the intensity of the earthquake. If intensity is 8 or more buildings may break up, casualties and major changes on the landforms as broad breaking gaps, origin or disappearing of several small islands.
संबंधित प्रश्न
In which part of the earth is NIFE found?
Where is asthenosphere found?
Why is the earth’s interior in most part found in a solid state despite great heat and pressure?
Study the figure on the side and answer the question
Why is the expression ‘Nife’ so called?
“Even when the Earth is spherical, it appears to be flat.” Discuss.
Why is the Earth slightly flattened at the poles?
Give reasons for the following:
Earth movements have modified the Earth’s surface.
Distinguish between Core and Crust.
Match the following:
| (a) | Crust | (i) | 2,171 km |
| (b) | Upper Mantle | (ii) | 2,259 km |
| (c) | Lower Mantle | (iii) | 30 km |
| (d) | Outer Core | (iv) | 1221km |
| (e) | Inner Core | (v) | 720 km |
Consider the given statement:
- The thickness of the crust is greater below the continents than the ocean’s floor.
- All terrestrial planets have a lithosphere.
- The core is composed of Silica and Aluminium.
Which of the statement (s) is/are true?
