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WorksheetsWhen The Earth Shook
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 17mins
In which state on 26th January, 2001 an earthquake occurred in the Kuch area?
Gujarat
Karnataka
Assam
kerala
Name the natural disaster- If there is no rain, crops can fail and there can be a.
Earthquake
Flood
Famine
Name the disaster - shortage of water and food can result in
Famine
Drought
Flood
Excessive rainfall can lead to which natural disaster?
Drought
Famine
Flood
A boy is sitting under a tabel holding tightly during an earthquake. Why do you think, one should go under a table or any other strong object during an eathquake?
The table will work like a parachute while the boy is going down.
He will be comfortable under the table during the earthquake.
It is easier to find someone trapped under a table or any other large object.
The table will save him from heavy things like stones, roofs or fans falling on him.
Earthquake intensity is measure by help of
seismograph
seismogram
Richter scale
What is the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale?
The Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale. The effect of an earthquake on the Earth's surface is called the intensity. The intensity scale consists of a series of certain key responses such as people awakening, movement of furniture, damage to chimneys, and finally - total destruction.
It can measure an earthquake intensity
What is the Richter scale?
It measure an earthquake.
It measure total destruction due to earth quake.
The Richter scale is a scale which is used for measuring how severe an earthquake is.
Degree of earthquake felt and its damage is called its
intensity
consistency
magnitude
power
Strength of earthquake is measured by help of
Richter scale
Seismograph
Seismogram
Barometer
Which is the only volcano in India?
Barren Island volcano, andaman and nicobar islands India
Mount Etna, Italy
Mauna Loa, Hawaii.
Seismic waves which travel through interior part of earth are known as
body waves
surface waves
inner waves
deep waves
Starting point of earth's surface of an earthquake is called
Focus
seismograph
seismogram
epicenter
In which state on 26th January, 2001 an earthquake occurred in the Kuch area?
Gujarat
Karnataka
Assam
kerala
What are seismic waves caused by?
Volcanoes
Traffic
Earthquakes
Thunder
What causes Earthquakes?
The flow of magma
The expansion of the Earth’s crust
The contraction of the Earth's crust
The Earth’s plates rubbing together
The explosion of volcanoes
What do we use to record seismic waves?
Seisnoneter
Seismograph
Seismonomer
Seismoscope
What is the name of the top layer of the earth?
Mantle
Crust
Outer core
What causes strong earthquakes to happen?
A strong earthquake is caused by a sudden slip on a fault?
A strong earthquake is caused by people, as in explosions?
What is the epicenter of an earthquake?
The duration of an earthquake
Place on the earth's surface, exactly above the hypo-center of the earthquake
The Region where the earthquake was felt
What is the name of the most commonly used earthquake magnitude scale?
Seismo Scale
Richter scale
Can a magnitude 3 earthquake destroy a house?
Yes
No
Earthquake ground motion is recorded with a ...?
Seismograph
Seismogram
When a earthquakes occurs, it releases energy in the form of waves that radiate from the earthquake source in all directions. Which is the fastest wave?
P-Wave
S-Wave
Surface wave
Can scientists predict earthquakes?
Yes
No
How can we protect ourselves from earthquakes?
We can do nothing.
We can build broader streets.
We can build well designed and constructed houses.
