Earthquakes

Q.

What is the scientific study of earthquakes called?

Q.

Major earthquakes are less likely to occur in

1. North East India

2. Rajasthan

3. Rann of Kutch

4. Orissa

Q. Which of the following should not be done during an earthquake?

1. Stay under a strong table to be safe from the debris.
2. Move away from tall buildings, trees, and streetlights.
3. Take support of a bookshelf.
4. Stay away from glass, doors, and windows.

Q.

Suppose you are outside your home and an earthquake strikes. What precaution would you take to protect yourself?

Q. Which among the following is the purpose of the seismograph?

1. To record the temperature of a given place
2. To record the magnitude of an earthquake
3. To record the atmospheric pressure in a given area
4. To record the strength of a cyclone

Q. If we are outdoors when an earthquake strikes, what steps should we take?

1. Find a large open area and stay there until shaking stops.
2. Find an electric pole and hold onto it tightly.
3. Climb a tree nearby.
4. Stay under a building.

Q. Which of the following are simple ways one can prepare to survive an earthquake?

1. Take cover under a sturdy piece of furniture.
2. Avoid roads and bridges that have been damaged by the earthquake.
3. Special building standards for earthquake-prone zones.
4. Take cover under a cracked ceiling.

Q. Which of the following are earthquake zones in India?

1. The Himalayan Zone
2. Eastern coastal Zone
3. Indo - Gangetic Zone
4. Peninsular Zone

Q. Which among the following are preventive measures for earthquakes?

1. Identify earthquake prone areas and avoid constructing any houses or buildings there.
2. Allow excessive construction of dams.
3. Check vulnerability of your building and get it corrected.
4. Strict standards and laws in terms of the materials that can be used to construct and maintain buildings.

Q. Swathi was on holiday on an island when she felt mild tremors shaking the island. Later, she found out that certain old buildings on the island had collapsed because of the tremors. She also observed widespread damage all over the island. Which of these disasters did Swathi experience?

1. Drought
2. Flood
3. Tsunami
4. Earthquake