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प्रश्न
The magnitude of an earthquake is measured by ______.
पर्याय
Seismograph
Richter scale
Ammeter
Rotameter
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उत्तर
The magnitude of an earthquake is measured by Richter scale.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
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.
Fill in the blank:
___________ are the first earthquake waves to be recorded on a seismograph of an earthquake.
What is known as the Richter scale?
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.
How is the intensity of an earthquake measured?
What is an Earthquake?
How an earthquake is caused?
Name the instrument used to record Earthquakes.
Earthquakes occur in the Mid-Atlantic belt.
What was the cause of the Koyna earthquake in India?
Name the causes of earthquakes.
Give two major causes of earthquakes.
Give one word for the following :
The surface position immediately above the origin of an earthquake.
Choose the odd one
Define Earthquake.
An earthquake of magnitude ______ scale can cause damage from things falling.
Choose the odd one.
focus, epicenter, vent, seismic waves
