Question

What are the effect(s) of earthquake?

• A. Loss of life and property.
• B. Change in direction of flow of rivers.
• C. Heavy rainfall
• D. Thunderstorm

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are

A Loss of life and property.

B Change in direction of flow of rivers.

1. The sudden shaking or trembling of the earth is called Earthquake. It lasts for a very short time. It is caused by a deep disturbance within the earth's crust.
2. The tremors caused by the earthquake shake the surface of the Earth which can cause massive loss of life and property, change the direction of the flow of rivers and destroy the infrastructures, like buildings, bridges, railway tracks, etc.
3. Earthquakes have been known to change the course of a river in a number of ways. The most common is through landslides making a natural dam that blocks the flow of the water. This usually happens in canyon areas. Another that happens in valley areas is when the earthquake breaks due to seismic movement.