Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Earthquakes and Volcanoes starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the process of formation of a volcanic mountain.
Describe the role of human activities in causing earthquakes.
Describe two safety measures to be taken during an earthquake.
Explain how a tsunami is generated by an earthquake.
Explain the difference between the focus and the epicentre of an earthquake.
Explain the Ring of Fire.
Explain why volcanic eruptions are more common along plate boundaries.
Name any two active volcanoes in India.
Which instrument is used to measure the intensity of an earthquake? (1) Barometer (2) Seismograph (3) Thermometer (4) Anemometer
Which of the following Indian states is most prone to earthquakes? (1) Rajasthan (2) Gujarat (3) Kerala (4) Tamil Nadu
Which of the following is a benefit of volcanic eruptions? (1) Destruction of property (2) Formation of fertile soil (3) Air pollution (4) Loss of life
Which of the following is a famous extinct volcano in India? (1) Dhinodhar Hills (2) Barren Island (3) Narcondam (4) Deccan Traps
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the scale used to measure the effects or intensity of an earthquake based on observed damage.
Fill in the blank: The _______ scale is used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake.
Fill in the blank: The _______ volcano in the Andaman Sea is the only active volcano in India.
Fill in the blank: The boundary where two tectonic plates meet is called a _______.
True or False: Earthquakes can trigger tsunamis.
True or False: Lava is the name given to magma once it reaches the Earth's surface.
True or False: S-waves can travel through both solids and liquids.
True or False: The Deccan Traps were formed by a series of volcanic eruptions millions of years ago.
