Earthquake

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Describe the interior of the Earth.

Q. Arrange the following layers of the Earth from the outermost surface to the centre.

1. Outer core
2. Mantle
3. Crust
4. Inner core

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State true or false.
Earthquakes cause Tsunamis but Tsunamis do not cause earthquakes.

1. True

2. False

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Question 3(d)

Earthquakes can be predicted in advance.

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Expalin how earthquake is caused by the disturbance inside the earth. [5 MARKS]

Q. Earthquakes occur when there is a sudden release of stored up energy in Earth's ___.

1. inner core
2. outer core
3. upper mantle
4. lower crust

Q. _____ are huge waves created when an earthquake happens under the sea.

1. Storms
2. Fault lines
3. Shift waves
4. Tsunami

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What are the problems faced during earthquakes?

Q. Tsunami is/are caused due to following reason?

1. Earthquake
2. Volcanic eruption
3. Underwater landslide
4. Lightning

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What is the most destructive wave?

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What name is given to the phenomenon in which the earth shakes suddenly for a very short time?

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In the context of an earthquake, which one is deep under the ground: focus or epicentre?

Q. Which of the following is not an effect of an earthquake?

1. Landslides
2. Floods
3. Rainfall
4. Tsunami

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Name one destructive natural phenomenon whch cannot be predicted in advance.

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Which of the following area of India is not the most threatened by earthquakes?

(a) North-East (b) Kashmir (c) West Bengal (d) Rajasthan

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about an earthquake?

1. It is a disturbance deep inside the earth's crust.
2. It lasts for a very long time.
3. Earthquakes can even lead to tsunami.
4. It usually results in a thunderstorm.

Q. Assertion(A): Earthquake occurs due to the movement of tectonic plates.
Reason(R): When tectonic plates compress each other, pressure is built up.

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. A is true but R is false
4. A is false but R is true

Q. Seismic waves can be recorded using a .

1. pictograph
2. seismogram
3. seismograph

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Can we precisely predict the occurrence of an earthquake using the latest technology?

1. Yes

2. No

3. Can't be determined
4. Depends on the weather condition

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The occurrence of earthquakes can be predicted precisely using the latest technology.

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Which of the following could be caused by an earthquake?

1. Flood

2. Landslide

3. Tsunami

4. Rainfall

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Question 5

Which of the following is not likely to cause tsunami?
(a) A major nuclear explosion under sea
(b) Earthquake
(c) Volcanic eruption
(d) Lightning

Q. In highly seismic areas, use of timber should be preferred over the use of heavy construction materials.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which of the following natural phenomenon is the most destructive in terms of loss of life and property?

1. Cyclone
2. Lightning
3. Earthquake
4. Volcanic erruption

Q. Is it possible to predict the occurrence of an earthquake?
[1 mark]
[Exemplar]
[Earthquake]

Q. The huge wave due to an earthquake occurring under the sea floor is known as:

1. cyclones
2. tsunami
3. lightening
4. none of the above

Q. If you are outside during an earthquake, you should seek shelter inside a building.

1. True
2. False

Q. Arrange the following layers of the Earth from the outermost surface to the centre.

1. Outer core
2. Mantle
3. Crust
4. Inner core

Q. Name two natural disasters and explain the cause of one.[3 MARKS]

Q. Seismic waves can be recorded using a .

1. pictograph
2. seismogram
3. seismograph