Description : The magnitude of energy released by an earthquake is usually measured on Richter scale which ranges between (a) 0 to 7 (b) 0 to 8 (c) 0 to 9 (d) 0 to 12
Last Answer : (c) 0 to 9
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 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 : 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 : 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 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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Last Answer : The moment magnitude scale has superseded the Richter scale.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 : 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 : 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 : Places experiencing equal impact of an earthquake are called---------? A. Seismic lines (Answer) B. Seismic built C. Seismic plates D. Seismic waves
Last Answer : A. Seismic lines (Answer)
Description : What scale do seismologists use to indirectly measure the magnitude of an earthquake?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Name the German theoretical physicist who was awarded the Nobel prize for his principle of radiation which states that radiant energy is composed of tiny bits of energy called quanta, the magnitude of which can be calculated by multiplying the frequency of the radiation times a universal constant?
Last Answer : ANSWER: (MAX) PLANCK
Description : What is measured by the Richter scale? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : answer:
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 : 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 : 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 : How can the maximum strength of aftershocks after a major earthquake be calculated?
Last Answer : answer: Aftershocks differ from other earthquakes only in that we expect them. Unlike most earthquakes, aftershocks occur within predictable bounds of space, time, and magnitude. They are most ... allow for time-dependent prediction of aftershock probabilities [Reasenberg and Jones, 1989]. Source
Description : When an earthquake occurs in what form of energy is released?
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 : What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Nepal on April 25 , 2015 ?
Last Answer : On April 25 , 2015, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook Nepal.
Description : Is the magnitude of the earthquake measured?
Last Answer : Using seismological measurements. The force is given in degrees of the Richter scale.
Description : The instrument to measure the magnitude of earthquake is called
Last Answer : Seismograph
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 : Which one is the 2nd large magnitude earthquake occurred during past 100 yrs? (A) 2001, Bhuj earthquake (B) 2004, Sumatra earthquake (C) 2015, Nepal earthquake (D) 2005, Kashmir earthquake
Last Answer : (B) 2004, Sumatra earthquake
Description : A helicopter is ascending vertically with a constant speed of 6 meters per second relative to the ground. At the instant the helicopter is 60 meters above the ground it releases a package. What is ... of the package, relative to the ground, the instant the package is released by the helicopter?
Last Answer : ANSWER: 6 METERS/SECOND UP
Description : A strategic decision can be distinguished from other types of decisions by three factors, these are magnitude, time-scale and: A. Commitment B. Riskiness C. Impact D. Longevity
Last Answer : Riskiness