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 : What is the epicentre of an Earthquake? (1) The point at which earth-quake originates (2) The point which is prone to volcanoes (3) The point from which the intensity of seismic waves declines (4) The point on the earth's surface vertically above the seismic focus
Last Answer : (4) The point on the earth's surface vertically above the seismic focus Explanation: The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface that is directly above the hypocenter or focus, the point where ... point where the fault begins to rupture, and in most cases, it is the area of greatest damage.
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
Description : Which of the following is not true about earthquake? Options: A) The shaking of ground is known as earthquake B) It is a geological hazard C) Seismic waves generated by earthquakes are invaluable for studying the interior of earth D) Tsunami causes earthquakes
Last Answer : D) Tsunami causes earthquakes
Description : What is the epicentre of an Earthquake? (1) The point at which earthquake originates (2) The point which is prone to volcanoes (3) The point from which the intensity of seismic waves declines (4) The point on the earth’s surface vertically above the seismic focus
Last Answer : The point on the earth’s surface vertically above the seismic focus
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 : Why do earthquake causing fault lines shift or tectonic plates move at all?
Last Answer : Red hot magma.
Description : Why do you need three seismic to find epicenter of an earthquake?
Last Answer : Triangulation (using data from three seismic centres) will accurately pinpoint the epicentre of an earthquake. Where the three bearings cross is the epicentre.
Description : Which area in the world witness’s highest seismic earthquake activity in the world. a. Mid-continental belt b. Cir-cum Pacific belt c. Mid-Atlantic belt d. All of the above
Last Answer : b. Cir-cum Pacific belt
Description : I am worried about experiencing an earthquake. Do you have any advice?
Last Answer : Don't be scared of an earth quake. I've been living in CA 12 years. I've been awake for 2 earthquakes. I've never seen a single bit of property damage from any of them. Buildings ... are built specifically to withstand earthquakes. Unless it's an 8+ magnitude, I think everything should be fine.
Description : Which proper order of seismic waves as they are received at seismograph station? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'P-wave, S-wave, L-wave'
Last Answer : answer:
Description : How are seismic waves used to provide evedence about earths interior?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : Why do seismic waves change velocity?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
Description : What seismic waves can travel through solids and liquids?
Description : How does earth solid inner core effect seismic waves?
Description : Seismic sea waves which approach the coasts at greater force arc known as – (1) Tides (2) Tsunami (3) Current (4) Cyclone
Last Answer : (2) Tsunami Explanation: A tsunami is a series of water waves caused by the displacement of a large volume of a body of water, typically an ocean or a large lake. Earthquakes, volcanic ... initially resemble a rapidly rising tide, and for this reason they are often referred to as tidal waves.
Description : Which proper order of seismic waves as they are received at seismograph station?
Last Answer : P-wave, S-wave, L- wave
Description : Tsunami is also known as (a) Tectonic Sea waves (b) Seismic Sea waves (c)Plactonic Sea waves (d) Systonic Sea waves
Last Answer : (b) Seismic Sea waves
Description : What is the point or place that is the first to record the seismic waves? (a) Seismic point (b) Epicenter (c) Focal point (d) Epipoint
Last Answer : (b) Epicenter
Description : Seismic sea waves which approach the coasts at greater force are known as (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2010) (a) Tides (b) Tsunami (c) Current (d) Cyclone
Last Answer : (b) Tsunami
Description : Instrument used to find the source of seismic waves is known as a) seismometer b) voltmeter c) galvanometer d) ammeter
Last Answer : a) seismometer
Description : Enlist various types of seismic waves. How it can be recorded?
Last Answer : ii) P or Primary waves iii) S or Secondary waves iv) L or long waves The vibrations that are set up when an earthquake propagated as number of different types of waves. Different types ... A major shock recorded by seismograph and its epicenter, time of origin, depth of focus, magnitude etc.
Description : Enlist various types of seismic waves and explain one.
Last Answer : Types of seismic waves 1. Primary or Longitudinal Waves 2. Secondary or Traverse waves 3. Long or surface waves-Rayleigh waves and love waves Primary Waves- (P-wave)- These ... These waves gives major destruction during earthquake . these waves are complex in nature having large amplitude.
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 : Seismic sea waves which approach the coasts at greater force are known as (1) Tides (2) Tsunami (3) Current (4) Cyclone
Last Answer : Tsunami
Description : In general, the most destructive earthquake waves are the ----- ? A. P waves B. S waves C. Surface waves (Answer) D. All of the above
Last Answer : C. Surface waves (Answer)
Description : What plates were involved in the Indian ocean earthquake?
Description : Earthquake are caused by what kind of disturbance under the earth? a) movement of water b) sliding of plates c) toppling of earth d) mining of earth
Last Answer : b) sliding of plates
Description : Which instrument instrument used for recording earthquake waves? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'Seismograph'
Last Answer : A seismograph, or seismometer, is an instrument used to detect and record earthquakes. Generally, it consists of a mass attached to a fixed base. During an earthquake, the base moves and the mass ... The motion of the base with respect to the mass is commonly transformed into an electrical voltage.
Description : The Bay Area of California was shaken by a earthquake. The epicenter was located at Alina Prieta. The diameter of the earthquakes horizontal waves that shocked the area measured about 129 miles. How many square miles were affected by this earthquake?
Last Answer : A = πr^2A = π(64.5 miles)^2A = 13,069.80 miles^2
Description : What are waves of energy that moved through the earth from an earthquake?
Description : What are waves of energy produced at the focus of an earthquake?
Description : Earthquake (shock) waves are….
Last Answer : Infrasonic waves
Description : Echo sounding is the technique applied to— (1) measure the depth of the sea (2) measure the amplitude of sound waves (3) record earthquake waves (4) record the density of air in the atmosphere
Last Answer : (1) measure the depth of the sea Explanation: Echo sounding is the technique of using sound pulses to find the depth of water. The interval from the emission of a pulse to reception ... information is then typically used for navigation purposes or in order to obtain depths for charting purposes.
Description : "Tsunami" is the name given to which of the following? (1) Earthquake (2) Cyclone (3) Tidal Waves (4) Undersea Waves
Last Answer : (1) Earthquake Explanation: A tsunami or tidal wave is a series of waves in a water body caused by the displacement of a large volume of water, generally in an ocean or a large ... volcanic eruptions and other underwater explosions above or below water all have the potential to generate a tsunami.
Description : Which instruments used for recording earthquake waves?
Last Answer : Seismograph
Description : Which instruments used for recording earthquake waves? —
Description : Tsunami waves are generated with the earthquake. True or false. (A) False (B) True (C) None of these
Last Answer : (B) True
Description : 1. Which type of coal is difficult to light in the open air? 2. Leukaemia or blood cancer is characterised by abnormal increase of which cells? 3. Howmany subjects are in the Union list? ... ship was sailing? 20. Which gave an impetus to the growth of militant nationalism on a widespread scale?
Last Answer : Answer : 1. Peat 2. White blood cells 3. 97 subjects 4. Seismograph 5. Akbar 6. Loss of electrons 7. Bangladesh 8. Under valuation of the assets. 9. Volcanoes 10. Guru Gobind Singh 11. ... 15. Wandiwash 16. Western Australia 17. Kathak 18. Pitcher plant 19. Mediterranean Sea 20. Partition of Bengal
Description : “Tsunami” is the name given to which of the following? (1) Earthquake (2) Cyclone (3) Tidal Waves (4) Undersea Waves
Last Answer : Undersea Waves
Description : Echo sounding is the tech-nique applied to— (1) measure the depth of the sea (2) measure the amplitude of sound waves (3) record earthquake waves (4) record the density of air in the atmosphere
Last Answer : measure the depth of the sea
Description : Will Japan's earthquake have an impact on new Toyota automobiles?
Last Answer : I thought that Stateside Toyotas were manufactured domestically. I do not imagine that Toyota proper will fold.
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The horizontal angle between magnetic meridian and true meridian at a place is called magnetic declination or variance of the compass (B) The ... lines through places at which the declination is zero are termedagonic lines (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
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 : Isobars are the lines connecting the places having same:------? A. Pressure (Answer) B. Rainfall C. Height D. Temperature
Last Answer : A. Pressure (Answer)
Description : Which one of the following represent the lines joining the places of equal rainfall? (1) Isohypses (2) Isohalines (3) Isobars (4) Isohyets
Last Answer : (4) Isohyets Explanation: An isohyet or isohyetal line (from huetos, meaning 'rain') is a line joining points of equal precipitation on a map. A map with isohyets is called an isohyetal map.
Description : The imaginary lines joining places of same height at equal intervals are – (1) Hachures (2) Contours (3) Spot-heights (4) Isomers
Last Answer : (2) Contours Explanation: In cartography, a contour line (often just called a "contour") joins points of equal elevation (height) above a given level, such as mean sea level.