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प्रश्न
State two natural causes of an earthquake.
उत्तर
Natural causes are the movement of tectonic plates and volcanic activities.
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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.
Give reasons why an earthquake occurs.
Fill in the blank:
Most earthquakes occur on account of the strain in the _________.
What is called an earthquake?
What is the difference between seismic focus and epicenter?
Is it possible to predict an earthquake? Give reasons to support your answer.
What is an Earthquake?
What was the cause of the Koyna earthquake in India?
Name the causes of earthquakes.
Give reasons for the following:
The Belts of volcanic activity and earthquakes are roughly the same.
Give one word for the following :
The surface position immediately above the origin of an earthquake.
Give reasons for the following:
Internal processes are different from external processes.
The earthquake waves are recorded by an instrument known as ______.
Choose the odd one
Define Earthquake.
The earthquake is a ______ activity.
Name the point where the vibrations originate in an earthquake.
What is the point of the earth’s surface directly above the focus called?
