Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Earthquakes and Volcanoes starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Context: In 2004, a massive earthquake occurred under the Indian Ocean, leading to a devastating tsunami. What was the main cause of this earthquake?
Describe the process of formation of a volcanic mountain.
Describe the role of a seismologist.
Describe two safety measures to be taken during an earthquake.
Explain how earthquakes are related to plate tectonics.
Explain the difference between active, dormant, and extinct volcanoes.
Explain why the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity.
Context: In 2004, a massive earthquake occurred under the Indian Ocean, leading to a devastating tsunami. What was the main cause of this earthquake?
Which Indian city experienced a major earthquake in 2001? (1) Bhuj (2) Chennai (3) Kolkata (4) Mumbai
Which instrument is used to measure the strength of an earthquake? (1) Barometer (2) Seismograph (3) Thermometer (4) Anemometer
Which of the following is a benefit of volcanic eruptions? (1) Destruction of property (2) Fertile soil (3) Air pollution (4) Earthquakes
Which of the following is a human activity that can trigger earthquakes? (1) Mining (2) Farming (3) Fishing (4) Tourism
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the opening at the top of a volcano through which volcanic material is ejected.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the outermost layer of the Earth where earthquakes usually occur.
Fill in the blank: The _______ scale is used to measure the intensity of an earthquake based on observed effects.
Fill in the blank: The movement of rocks along a fault causes an _______.
True or False: All volcanoes are found on land.
True or False: Earthquakes can cause tsunamis.
True or False: Lava is called magma when it is inside the Earth.
True or False: The epicentre is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.
