Description : The place of origin an earth quake is called (a) Focus (b) Epicentre (c) Centre (d) Core
Last Answer : (a) Focus
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 point below the epicentre of the earthquake
Last Answer : focus
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 : Is the epicentre of an earthquake dangerous?
Last Answer : Im most cases it is the most dangerous place to be because atthat locus the seismic activity is at its strongest.
Description : The term 'epicentre' is associated with— (1) earthquake (2) folding (3) faulting (4) earth's interior
Last Answer : (1) earthquake Explanation: The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface that is directly above the hypocenter or focus, the point where an earthquake or underground explosion originates. In the ... length of the fault rupture is much longer, and damage can be spread across the rupture zone.
Description : The term ‘epicentre’ is associated with— (1) earthquake (2) folding (3) faulting (4) earth’s interior
Last Answer : earthquake
Description : What is the origin of Acidia ?
Last Answer : Animals in the episode Acidia cordata.
Description : Life originated first in the primitive oceans. The evidences supporting this view a. Protoplasm and body fluids of all animals contain salt b. Moist simpler and lower animals are aquatic and marine c. Fossils of earliest animals obtained from rocks of marine origin d. All the above
Last Answer : d. All the above
Description : If you HAD to experience one or the other, would you prefer an earthquake or a tornado?
Last Answer : Well, the tornado. If everything is going to be destroyed, it might as well look cool while it’s happening. Having said that, if a tornado happened and I experienced it I would probably totally forget that it’s cool while I was busy shitting in my knickers.
Description : What would you do if a tornado and an earthquake hit at the same time?
Last Answer : Be all “aw, shit”.
Description : Which one of the following is an unpredictable natural disaster? (1) Earthquake (2) Cyclone (3) Tornado (4) Hurricane
Last Answer : (1) Earthquake Explanation: Despite rapid advances in earth sciences and technology, it is hard to predict the exact timing of an earthquake. The suddenness associated with earthquakes is the ... the general unpredictability of earthquakes, it is best to stress the importance of planning ahead.
Description : Which from the following can cause a tsunami? (1) Volcano (2) Avalanche (3) Tornado (4) Earthquake
Last Answer : (4) Earthquake Explanation: Most tsunamis are caused by earthquakes generated in a subduction zone, an area where an oceanic plate is being forced down into the mantle by plate tectonic forces. The friction between the subducting plate and the overriding plate is enormous.
Description : As we have seen with Hurricane Andrew, natural forces can cause great loss of human life. Which of the following natural disasters has resulted in the greatest loss of human life in a single occurrence? w) typhoon x) volcanic eruption y) earthquake z) tornado
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- EARTHQUAKE (ON JANUARY 23, 1556, 830,000 PEOPLE DIED IN SHENSI, CHINW)
Description : Which from the following can cause a tsunami ? (1) Volcano (2) Avalanche (3) Tornado (4) Earthquake
Last Answer : Earthquake
Description : Which one of the following is an unpredictable natural disaster ? (1) Earthquake (2) Cyclone (3) Tornado (4) Hurricane
Last Answer : Amoeba is the name of the first living creature on earth.
Description : In which epoch Man appeared on earth? a. Oligocene b. Miocene c. Pleistocene d. Pliocene
Last Answer : c. Pleistocene
Description : The Earth summit 1992 is popularly known as a. Tokyo summit b. Rio Summit c. New Delhi Summit d. Johannesburg Summit
Last Answer : a. Tokyo summit
Description : Rio Earth summit was held in: a. 1972 b. 1982 c. 1992 d. 2002
Last Answer : c. 1992
Description : What is a 'tornado'? (1) A very high pressure centre (2) A very low pressure centre (3) A very high ocean wave (4) A planetary wind
Last Answer : (2) A very low pressure centre Explanation: A tornado is a closed low pressure circulation which is marked by a violently rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of ... upper levels of the troposphere. The formation process of a low-pressure area is known as cyclogenesis.
Description : How is angular speed of a whirlwind in a tornado towards the centre?
Last Answer : Decreases rapidly
Description : 1. With which game in Christianio Ronaldo associated? 2. How is angular speed of a whirlwind in a tornado towards the centre? 3. In which the claim of Ashoka's greatness cheifly lay? 4. ... the founder of world Economic Forum? 20. Which fungus is responsible for the tikka disease of groundnut?
Last Answer : Answer : 1. Football 2. Decreases rapidly 3. Promotion of welfare of his people 4. Osmoregulation 5. Utter Pradesh 6. Because it has high specific heat 7. Typhoons 8. Minor Rock Edict XIII 9. ... -Party 15. Sulphur 16. India Gate 17. 1890 18. Aryabhatta 19. Klaus Schwab 20. Cercosplora personata
Description : What is a ‘tornado’ ? (1) A very high pressure centre (2) A very low pressure centre (3) A very high ocean wave (4) A planetary wind
Last Answer : A very low pressure centre
Description : Epicentre is concerned with____?
Description : The term 'epicentre' is associated with (1) Earthquakes (2) Volcanoes (3) Cyclones (4) Landslides
Last Answer : (1) Earthquakes Explanation: Epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface that is directly above the hypocenter or focus, the point where an earthquake or underground explosion originates. Epicentral distance is used in calculating seismic magnitudes developed by Richter and Gutenberg.
Description : The cup-shaped mouth of the volcano is (1) Focus (2) Epicentre (3) Crater (4) Cinder cone
Last Answer : (3) Crater Explanation: A bowl-shaped depression that is at the mouth of a volcano or geyser is called a volcanic crater. These craters are caused by the volcano's activity. It is a vent.
Description : The term ‘epicentre’ is associated with (1) Earthquakes (2) Tornadoes (3) Cyclones (4) Earth’s interior
Last Answer : (1) Earthquakes
Last Answer : Crater
Description : Classification of earthquake based on origin and focus.
Last Answer : Types of earthquake based on focus - 1. Shallow earthquake- Focus depth less than 60 km is taken as shallow earthquake 2. Intermediate earthquake - Origin of earthquake is at a depth in ... explosives vi) Sport games vii) Injection and Extraction of fluids viii) Removal of natural gases
Description : Define earthquake and classify it on the basis of origin.
Last Answer : Earthquake: An earthquake is the result from the sudden release of stored energy due to abrupt dislocation and disturbances within its interior causes the sudden vibrations (shaking) of the ... Earth Quake: Earth Quake originated due to volcanic eruption, atomic explosions, Landslides, avalanches.
Description : Rotation is simply---------object w.r.t origin or centre point. a.Turn b.Shift c.Compression d.Drag element
Last Answer : a.Turn
Description : n an NC machining operation, the tool has to be moved from point (5, 4) to point (7, 2) alonga circular path with centre at (5, 2). Before starting the operation, the tool is at (5, 4). The G and N codes for this motion ... 0 I5.0 J2.0 c.N010 GO1 X7.0 Y2.0 I5.0 J2.0 d.N010 GOO X7.0 Y2.0 I5.0 J2.0
Last Answer : b.N010 GO2 X7.0 Y2.0 I5.0 J2.0
Description : How is Copenhagen Zoo still functioning? Now they kill off 4 lions?
Last Answer : It’s gross and disgusting to me, knowing there are valid preserves available. The cubs and the giraffe were killed for no reason imo.
Description : What species of animal is this?
Last Answer : EDIT; sorry, read it wrong haha
Description : What is amoeba ?
Last Answer : Amoeba is a member of the state of Protesta. Amoeba is a unicellular animal. Their body is small. The finger-shaped projector from their body is called short-legged. Amoeba feeds with its help. Their body has water cavity , food cavity and contraction cavity.
Description : What is a blind spot ?
Last Answer : The point at which the retina and the optic nerve meet and where the reflection of the object is not formed is called the blind point. This part does not have any rod cells or cone cells , so it is not light sensitive.
Description : What is I Bro ?
Last Answer : Eye brow is a part of eye. The hairs on the eyelids are called eye brows. This prevents sweat from entering the eye.
Description : What are human nose and ear pins made of ?
Last Answer : The nose and ear pins are made of cartilage. The skeletal system of human body is divided into bones and cartilage. The bones are hard and strong. And cartilage is relatively soft and elastic. In this case the nose and ear pins are mainly made up of this cartilage.
Description : Who is the biggest sperm in the animal kingdom ?
Last Answer : The tiny fly Drosophila sperm is the largest.
Description : What is the transformed form of bone ?
Last Answer : Transformed form of bone marrow collar.
Description : How do fireflies give light to insects ?
Last Answer : Fireflies have luminescent organs on the back of their bodies . This organ secretes two chemicals called luciferage and luciferin . Luciferge is an enzyme that scatters light, meaning that it is the luciferge ... Popular Science magazine) . Thanks. Footnotes [ 1] The Mystery of Firefly Light
Description : What are genes ?
Last Answer : A gene is DNA located on a chromosome.
Description : What is DNA ?
Last Answer : DNA is the main component of chromosomes. Its full form is deoxyribonucleic acid.
Description : Why do insects adapt ?
Last Answer : Insect pollinated flowers are usually large colored and pollen sticky. As a result, insects attach to the legs and fins during honey collection and help in pollination. And this is how the insect-pollinated flower adapts.
Description : What does gin mean ?
Last Answer : A gene is DNA located on a chromosome. The chemical form of the DNA molecule gene. In organisms that do not have DNA , only RNA , RNA acts as a gene. Human eye color , hair nature , ... by genes. Chromosomes act as carriers to carry genes from one generation to the next, keeping the lineage intact.
Description : What is amitosis cell division ?
Last Answer : The cell division in which the nucleus and cytoplasm of the mother cell directly divide into two offspring cells is called amitosis cell division.
Description : What type of cell division produces germ cells ?
Last Answer : In meiosis cell division, germ cells are produced.