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Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Geography ⇒ Physical Geography

Earthquakes and Volcanoes starts at 7 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Earthquakes and Volcanoes. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
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Context: In 2004, a massive earthquake occurred under the Indian Ocean, leading to a devastating tsunami. What was the main cause of this earthquake?
Describe the process of formation of a volcanic mountain.
Describe the role of a seismologist.
Describe two safety measures to be taken during an earthquake.
Explain how earthquakes are related to plate tectonics.
Explain the difference between active, dormant, and extinct volcanoes.
Explain why the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity.
Name the three layers of the Earth.
Name the three main types of volcanoes based on their shape.
Name two major earthquake-prone zones in India.
What is a tsunami and how is it related to earthquakes?
What is a volcano?
What is an earthquake?
What is the main cause of volcanic eruptions?
What is the main difference between magma and lava?
What is the main reason for the occurrence of earthquakes in the Himalayan region?