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 : 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 : 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 : What happenes when two sound waves meet in destructive interference?
Last Answer : The sound becomes softer or disappears.
Description : A harbour is a place where (A) Ships get shelter and protection against destructive forces due to sea waves (B) Facilities are provided for receiving cargo and passengers (C) Port buildings are constructed for commercial purposes (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
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 : Why would surface waves be more damaging than p waves and S waves?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : Which of the following statements is false? a. Earthquakes occur in plate boundaries b. The time and location of most major earthquakes can be predicted several days in advance c. Earthquakes can be ... reverse and strike-slip faulting d. P waves travel faster than both S waves and Surface waves
Last Answer : b. The time and location of most major earthquakes can be predicted several days in advance
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?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
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 : 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 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 : 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 : 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 : P Waves are also said to be ----- waves? A. Push-pull (Answer) B. Side-side C. Up-down D. None of the above
Last Answer : A. Push-pull (Answer)
Description : P-waves is a term associated with-----? A. Earthquakes (Answer) B. Oceans C. Wind D. Rivers
Last Answer : A. Earthquakes (Answer)
Description : We know that the OUTER core is liquid because: w) P waves pass through it x) S waves pass through it y) P waves cannot pass through it z) S waves cannot pass through it
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- S WAVES CANNOT PASS THROUGH IT
Description : In geological studies, all of the following are TRUE of P waves except that they: w) are body waves x) travel like sound waves y) can pass through liquids z) are slower than S waves
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- ARE SLOWER THAN S WAVES
Description : S and P waves are associated with (A) floods (B) wind energy (C) earthquakes (D) tidal energy
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : What is the measure of how much damage an earthquake causes the surface is called?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : What term describes the point on the earths surface above the area where a earthquake originates?
Description : Earthquake is caused by – (1) disturbance of earth surface (2) adjustment of layers of earth's crust (3) breakage of rock system (4) upliftment of rocks
Last Answer : (1) disturbance of earth surface Explanation: Most earthquakes are minor tremors. Larger earthquakes usually begin with slight tremors but rapidly take the form of one or more violent shocks, and end in ... is called its focus; the point on the surface directly above the focus is the epicenter.
Description : Hydrodynamic pressure due to earthquake acts at a height of (A) 3H/4 above the base (B) 3H/4 below the water surface (C) 4H/3 above the base (D) 4H below the water surface, where H is the depth of water.
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : What led to maximum number of fatalities during Indonesian 2004 Earthquake? A. Death on account of openings on surface B. Fires generated due to earthquake C. Epidemic diseases D. Tsunami
Last Answer : D. Tsunami
Description : Earthquake is caused by (1) disturbance of earth surface (2) adjustment of layers of earth’s crust (3) breakage of rock system (4) upliftment of rocks
Last Answer : disturbance of earth surface
Description : Animal charcoal is obtained by (a) the destructive distillation of bones (b) burning the bones of animals in contact with air (c) burning the flesh of animals (d) burning the bones of animals out of contact with air
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : Coke is obtained from coal by (a) Distillation (b) Fractional distillation (c) Destructive distillation (d) Cracking
Last Answer : Ans:(c)
Description : Are destructive tornadoes good for local economies?
Last Answer : Not really. However much they put in contractors’ pockets there are others who are displaced and probably out of work. And they put a strain on resources.
Description : Is it normal to have self-destructive thoughts because you're a little overweight?
Last Answer : answer:There is no “normal”, but there is also nothing healthy about contemplating suicide (for whatever reason). Call and talk to someone at 1–800-273-TALK (8255) and speak to your doctor or seek out a therapist to help deal with your self esteem issues.
Description : Gamers: The most destructive battle in online gaming history took place on Monday. Does this make you interested in EVE Online?
Last Answer : Heard of this, but I've no interest. I love video games, but truth be told, I am a complete trophy slut. If it wasn't for trophies and achievements, I may have given up on gaming a few years ago. I' ... but not my type. I'm old school, gotta play on my own. And gotta have trophies for me to collect.
Description : Steve Jobs told Rupert Murdoch Fox News was "...an incredibly destructive force in our society." Was he right?
Last Answer : The press is powerful, but is it that powerful?
Description : What does it mean for me being a destructive person?
Last Answer : answer:You sound pretty normal, actually. We are, after all, the fighting half of the species. It does sound like Ma has a lot on her plate, but that's her thing, not yours. It ... class. Your profile mentions tracheal issues. Does this rule out all high-energy activities, or just sustained ones?
Description : Are you quite self-destructive sometimes?
Last Answer : Mine is subtle. I sometimes eat in a self destructive way. Right now it's under control. I have been on a diet and exercise plan, but I know that I have to stay on top of it or I could easily gain 50 ... heavier. One day at a time, I need to focus on healthy diet and exercise. (Now, off to yoga.)
Description : Which medicine is more destructive to a person with heart disease Naprosyn or Percocet?
Last Answer : Your physician should be making that choice based on ALL the factors with which you present. There are many drug choices for long term chronic pain (I too suffer) besides the two you listed.
Description : Do you have any significant self-destructive behaviors?
Last Answer : I smoke, I looooove foods that exacerbate my endometriosis, and I have anger issues. Although the smoking helps calm the anger… still trying to quit smoking totally, but damn it’s hard.
Description : Have you ever seen love be destructive?
Last Answer : You see it all the time in instances where people are in relationships that are physically or emotionally damaging to themselves and others because of love. Some might argue that true love would not cause this sort of damage, but let us be honest and say that ‘love’ is very hard to define.
Description : What was/is your self-destructive behavior?
Last Answer : Alcohol I guess. Not quite sure what else to add to that lol.
Description : How do you suggest I get out of this circle of self-destructive behaviour?
Last Answer : answer:Change is not a linear process with begining a middle and an end, it is a cycle. Some times you only have to go round once, sometimes you have to go round many times. I quit smoking a ... prepared to quit again. Just because you didn't succeed last time doesn't mean that you can't succeed.
Description : What's the most self-destructive thing you've done?
Last Answer : Dropped out of school when I was 16. It affected my career and my earning capability my whole life, and left me less better equipped to deal with many other issues than if I had gotten my advanced degree in my 20’s rather than my 60’s.