Social Studies Online Quiz- Jan 18-Disaster

The shaking and vibrating of the earth surface is called ................

• hurricane

• cyclone

• earthquake

The magnitude of earthquake is measured in the unit termed as ..............................

• Kelvin Scale

• Meter Scale

• Celsius Scale

• Richter Scale

Earthquakes having magnitude more than ..........are more devastating .

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 11

Which one of them is a computerized instrument used for measuring earthquake?

• Seismogram

• Thermometer

• Seismograph

• Hydrometer

The point on the earth's surface that is vertically above the Hypocenter is called....................

• hypocenter

• epicenter

• earthocenter

A magnitude ........... earthquake struck Nepal on Baisakh 12, 2072.

Earthquakes take place where...

• water meets land

• middle scholars dance

• tectonic plates meet.

• there is a lot of snow.