Description : Which instrument is used for measuring the magnitude of an earthquake- a) Tilit meter b) Richter scale c) Seismograph d) Seismometer
Last Answer : b) Richter scale
Description : Magnitude of energy released by an earthquake is calculated using ----? A. Earthquake scale B. Seismic scale C. Richter scale (Answer)
Last Answer : C. Richter scale (Answer)
Description : The most powerful earthquake ever recorded in North America had a Richter scale magnitude closest to w) 6.5 x) 7.5 y) 8.5 z) 9.5
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- 8.5
Description : Which instrument is used for recording the occurrences of the earthquake a. Richter Scale b. Seismology c. Seismograph d. None of the Above
Last Answer : c. Seismograph
Description : Two earthquakes A and B happen to be of magnitude 5 and 6 respectively on Richter Scale. The ratio of the energies released EB /EA will be approximately: (A) ~64 (B) ~8 (C) ~16 (D) ~32
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : Richter scale is used to measure the magnitude of a) lighting b)Charges c)Earthquake d)Rainfall
Last Answer : c)Earthquake
Description : On the Richter scale, a magnitude 6 earthquake is how much larger than a magnitude 4 earthquake? w) 1.5 times x) 4 times y) 15 times z) 100 times
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- 100 TIMES
Description : The severity of 2005 earthquake in Pakistan on Richter scale was ? A. 6.9 B. 7.6 (Answer) C. 7.1 D. none
Last Answer : B. 7.6 (Answer)
Description : Who discovered the instrument to measure the magnitude of earthquake ? a) Dr Richter b)Dr Jenner c)Dr Watson d)Dr Franklin
Last Answer : a) Dr Richter
Description : In case of earthquakes, an increase of magnitude 1 on Richter Scale implies (A) a ten-fold increase in the amplitude of seismic waves. (B) a ten-fold increase in the energy of the seismic waves. ... in the amplitude of seismic waves. (D) two-fold increase in the energy of seismic waves.
Last Answer : (A) a ten-fold increase in the amplitude of seismic waves.
Description : The Richter Scale is used for measuring of – A) Density of liquids B) Speed of Aeroplane C) Intensity of earthquakes D) Depth of mines.
Last Answer : C) Intensity of earthquakes
Description : Which instrument are used for intensity of the earthquake a) Richter scale b) Seismometers c) Seismograph d) Tilt meter
Last Answer : b) Seismometers
Description : Which instrument are used for recording the occurrence of the earthquake a) Richter scale b) Seismograph c) Seismometer d) Doppler rader
Last Answer : b) Seismograph
Description : What is the difference between the Richter Scale and the moment magnitude scale?
Last Answer : The moment magnitude scale has superseded the Richter scale. The values remain pretty similar.
Description : The accelerometer is used as a transducer to measure earthquake in Richter scale. Its design is based on the principle that A Its natural frequency is very low in comparison to the frequency ... is equal to the frequency of vibration D Measurement of vibratory motion is without any reference point
Last Answer : C Its natural frequency is equal to the frequency of vibration
Description : The accelerometer is used as a transducer to measure earthquake in Richter scale. Its design is based on the principle that a) its natural frequency is very low in comparison to the frequency ... is equal to the frequency of vibration d) measurement of vibratory motion is without any reference point
Last Answer : c) its natural frequency is equal to the frequency of vibration
Description : The accelerometer is used as a transducer to measure earthquake in Richter scale. Its design is based on the principle that ______. (A) its natural frequency is very low in comparison to the ... is equal to the frequency of vibration (D) measurement of vibratory motion is without any reference poin
Last Answer : (C) its natural frequency is equal to the frequency of vibration
Description : The accelerometer is used as a transducer to measure earthquake in Richter scale. Its design is based on the principle that a) its natural frequency is very low in comparison to the frequency ... is equal to the frequency of vibration d) measurement of vibratory motion is without any reference poin
Description : Seismic waves during earthquake are recorded and studied with the help of an instrument called as (a) Richter scale (b) Seismograph (c) Lithograph (d) Cardiograph
Last Answer : (b) Seismograph
Description : Richter Scale is used for measuring : (1) Velocity of wind (2) Density of liquid (3) Intensity of earthquake (4) Humidity of air
Last Answer : Intensity of earthquake
Description : What is the scale used for measuring the intensity of the earthquake? (1) Richter scale (2) Metric scale (3) Centigrade scale (4) Newton’s scale
Last Answer : Richter scale
Description : Magnitude of earthquake indicates amount of a) Vibrations per second b) Vibrations per minute c) Oscillations d) Energy released
Last Answer : d) Energy released
Description : What is measured by the Richter scale? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : answer:
Description : What is the name of instrument used for measuring earthquake intensity? a. Modified Mercalli Scale b. Metrological scale c. Vernier scale d. Barometer
Last Answer : a. Modified Mercalli Scale
Description : What scale do seismologists use to indirectly measure the magnitude of an earthquake?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
Description : Why was the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant built to withstand an earthquake of 8.2 magnitude and 5.7 meters (19 ft) tsunamis?
Last Answer : answer:I don't disagree that Tepco's actions were reckless. It's too early to start thinking about what the lawsuits might be. Radiation monitors in suburban Chicago, where I live, picked up elevated levels ... everybody went oops! I'm not worried about the lawsuits. I'm worried about the oops!
Description : The value of Steric factor 'P' in the equation k = PZe E/RT usually ranges from (A) 1.0 to 10 -8 (B) 1.1 to 10 2 (C) 0.1 to 0.9 (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) 1.0 to 10 -8
Description : pH scale ranges from – (1) 0 - 7 (2) 8 - 14 (3) 0 - 14 (4) None
Last Answer : (3) 0 - 14 Explanation: The pH scale measures how acidic or basic a substance is. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14. A pH of 7 is neutral. A pH less than 7 is acidic. A pH greater than ... is logarithmic and as a result, each whole pH value below 7 is ten times more acidic than the new higher value.
Description : pH scale ranges from (1) 0 – 7 (2) 8 – 14 (3) 0 – 14 (4) None
Last Answer : 0 – 14
Description : Detention time for plain sedimentation tank usually ranges from (A) 2 to 4 hours (B) 4 to 8 hours (C) 6 to 10 hours (D) 8 to 12 hours
Last Answer : (B) 4 to 8 hours
Description : The epicenter of the earthquake of the magnitude of 5.7 which occurred on the 3rd of Jan, 2017 in Tripura was located at: a) Dhalai District b) West District c) North District d) Gomati District
Last Answer : a) Dhalai District
Description : What is the Richter scale used for ?
Last Answer : The Richter scale is used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake.
Last Answer : Earthquake Power Measure Instrument.
Description : What is the scale of the Richter Scale?
Last Answer : Answer: 0 to 9
Description : Write briefly about any five of the following a. Nuclear radiation b. Theodolite c. Dialysis d. Enrichment of Uranium e. Richter Scale f. Aqua regia g. Iodized salt
Last Answer : a. Nuclear radiation Three are atomic nuclei of some elements that continuously emit some ultraviolet waves called radiation. When the process of radiation is stimulated through various nuclear processes ... , and at approximately the same level throughout the year, irrespective of economic level.
Description : State the types of earthquakes based on focus and Richter scale.
Last Answer : Earthquakes based on focus distributed in three general depth ranges: i) Shallow earthquakes originate within about 60 kilometers of the surfaces ii) Intermediate earthquakes have foci between 60 to 300 ... causes several damages iii) Magnitude 2 represents the smallest tremor that can be felt.
Description : What do you understood by the term: 1) Epicenter and 2) Richter scale.
Last Answer : i) Epicenter: The point or line on the Earth's surface immediately above the focus is called Epicenter ii) Richter scale: It is a quantitative base-10 logarithmic scale. It is also ... of earthquakes ground vibration) of larger earthquakes have bigger wave amplitude than those at close distances.
Description : The scale that measures the intensity of earthquakes is called as (1) Vernier scale (2) Richter scale (3) Beaufort scale (4) Diagonal scale
Description : The instrument which records earthquake wave is called (a) Climograph (b) Seismograph (c) Hythergraph (d) None of the above
Description : The scientific study of earthquake is calleda) Seismograph b) Seismology c) Saismology d) Seacmology
Last Answer : b) Seismology
Description : Instrument used to measure earthquake is known as a) Quake meter b) Quake graph c) Seismograph d) Typanicgraph
Last Answer : c) Seismograph
Description : What type of disaster is most prominent in India? a. Flood b. Draught c. Cyclone d. Earthquake
Last Answer : a. Flood
Description : The scientific study of earthquake is called a. Seismograph b. Seismology c. Both a and b d. None of the above
Last Answer : b. Seismology
Description : Which of the following plans is called ‘Reform Plan’? a. 7 th Plan b. 8 th Plan c. 9 th Plan d. 10 th Plan
Last Answer : d. 10 th Plan
Description : How many fundamental rights are there in the Part –III of the Indian Constitution, at present? a.6 b.7 c.8 d.9
Last Answer : a.6
Description : Solar energy has not yetbeen used on a large scale for one simple reason: it is a. Too expensive. b. Too cheap. c. Not much available. d. All of the above.
Last Answer : a. Too expensive.
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Detention period for plain sedimentation tanks ranges between 4 to 8 hours (B) Detention period for sedimentation tanks, using coagulants usually ... in sedimentation tanks, is generally limited to 0.3 m/minute (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
Description : An area that is not in a major earthquake belt is the region of the w) Andes mountains x) Coast Ranges of Central America y) Appalachian Mountains z) the islands of Japan
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS
Description : When an earthquake occurs in what form of energy is released?
Description : An enormous amount of energy is released during an earthquake as seismic waves which are of (a) Primary or pressure waves(P-waves) (b) Secondary or transverse waves(S-waves) (c) Long waves or surface waves(L-waves) (d) All of the above
Last Answer : (d) All of the above