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प्रश्न
The earthquake waves are recorded by an instrument known as ______.
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उत्तर
The earthquake waves are recorded by an instrument known as seismograph.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Give a geographical reason.
Buildings collapsed at the foothills of the Himalayas because of an earthquake. Before collapsing, they were moving forward and backward.
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 ___________.
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. |
What is the difference between seismic focus and epicenter?
How are earthquakes distributed over the globe?
Describe the world’s distribution of earthquakes.
Name the important Earthquake-belts of the world.
OR
Indicate two major belts of Earthquakes.
Name the instrument used to record Earthquakes.
What was the cause of the Koyna earthquake in India?
Name the causes of earthquakes.
Answer the following:
A volcanic eruption is one of the main causes of earthquakes.
Give reasons for the following:
Folding and faulting frequently go together.
Seismology is the study of ______.
Choose the odd one
What is Seismograph?
The earthquake is a ______ activity.
Name the point where the vibrations originate in an earthquake.
