Podcast
Questions and Answers
Earthquakes are not very frequent natural disasters.
Earthquakes are not very frequent natural disasters.
False
Tsunamis can only be caused by hurricanes in the ocean.
Tsunamis can only be caused by hurricanes in the ocean.
False
The outermost layer of the earth is not in one piece and is divided into fragments called plates.
The outermost layer of the earth is not in one piece and is divided into fragments called plates.
True
The true cause of earthquakes was well understood by people in ancient times.
The true cause of earthquakes was well understood by people in ancient times.
Signup and view all the answers
Landslides can be caused by earthquakes.
Landslides can be caused by earthquakes.
Signup and view all the answers
The earth is believed to be balanced on the horn of a bull according to scientific studies.
The earth is believed to be balanced on the horn of a bull according to scientific studies.
Signup and view all the answers
An earthquake of magnitude 6 has one and a half times the destructive energy of an earthquake of magnitude 4.
An earthquake of magnitude 6 has one and a half times the destructive energy of an earthquake of magnitude 4.
Signup and view all the answers
Tremors on the earth can only be caused by underground nuclear explosions.
Tremors on the earth can only be caused by underground nuclear explosions.
Signup and view all the answers
The power of an earthquake is expressed in terms of magnitude on the Fujita scale.
The power of an earthquake is expressed in terms of magnitude on the Fujita scale.
Signup and view all the answers
Both Bhuj and Kashmir earthquakes had magnitudes lower than 7.5.
Both Bhuj and Kashmir earthquakes had magnitudes lower than 7.5.
Signup and view all the answers
Seismic waves are recorded by an instrument called a seismograph.
Seismic waves are recorded by an instrument called a seismograph.
Signup and view all the answers
Scientists can construct a complete map of the earthquake by studying seismic waves.
Scientists can construct a complete map of the earthquake by studying seismic waves.
Signup and view all the answers
Underground explosions are a common cause of earthquakes.
Underground explosions are a common cause of earthquakes.
Signup and view all the answers
Landslides are directly related to the movement of Earth's plates.
Landslides are directly related to the movement of Earth's plates.
Signup and view all the answers
Scientists can accurately predict when and where the next earthquake will strike.
Scientists can accurately predict when and where the next earthquake will strike.
Signup and view all the answers
Tsunamis can only be caused by underwater landslides, not by earthquakes.
Tsunamis can only be caused by underwater landslides, not by earthquakes.
Signup and view all the answers
The movement of Earth's plates can lead to the formation of fault zones.
The movement of Earth's plates can lead to the formation of fault zones.
Signup and view all the answers
The Indo-Gangetic Plain is considered a high-risk area for earthquakes in India.
The Indo-Gangetic Plain is considered a high-risk area for earthquakes in India.
Signup and view all the answers
