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Causes of Earthquake

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In which of the following layers of the earth do the earthquake originate?

A

Crust

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Mantle

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C

Outer core

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D

Inner core

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Solution

The correct option is A Crust
Earthquakes are caused by tremors due to the shaking of ground. These tremors are caused by disturbances caused in the tectonic plates. These plates are deep down inside the uppermost layer of the earth called the crust.

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The epicentre of an earthquake is:

(a) deep under the crust of earth (b) in the mantle of earth

(c) on the surfce of earth (d) in the core of earth

Q. In which of the following layers of the earth do the earthquake originate?

In which of the following layers of the earth does the tremors occur which are responsible for an earthquake?

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The earth's plate responsible for causing an earthquake is
(a) the crust of the earth
(b) the mantle of the earth
(c) the inner core of the earth
(d) the outer core of the earth

Statement 1: An earthquake is caused by a disturbance in the inner core of the earth.

Statement 2: Tremors on the surface of earth produce seismic waves which are recorded by seismograph.

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