Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Earthquakes and Volcanoes starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the process of magma formation beneath a volcano.
Describe the process of subduction and its role in causing earthquakes and volcanoes.
Describe the Ring of Fire and its significance in terms of earthquakes and volcanoes.
Describe two safety measures to be taken during an earthquake.
Explain how human activities can induce earthquakes.
Explain the difference between body waves and surface waves in an earthquake.
Explain the difference between the epicentre and the focus of an earthquake.
Explain why aftershocks occur following a major earthquake.
Explain why the Indo-Gangetic plain is less prone to earthquakes compared to the Himalayan region.
Name the instrument used to record earthquake waves.
Name the three main types of volcanoes based on their shape and eruption style.
What is a tsunami and how is it related to earthquakes?
What is liquefaction and how does it occur during an earthquake?
What is the main difference between active, dormant, and extinct volcanoes?
