Science Quiz: Electricity and Earthquakes

The electrical charges produced by rubbing are called

• Dynamic charges

• Static charges

• Negative charges

• Positive charges

Prediction of occurrence of an earthquake is ......

• Based on seismological data

• Based on weather patterns

• Based on animal behavior

• Not possible

The weak earthquake zones are also called as........

• Seismic zones

• Volcanic zones

• Fault zones

• Tectonic zones

The outermost layer of the earth is called

• Inner core

• Core

• Crust

• Mantle

If a balloon is rubbed with dry hair, the balloon acquires

• Negative charge

• Positive charge

• Neutral charge

• Dynamic charge