8th Science Chapter Earthquake:Some natural Phenomenon
Q. What is an Earthquake?
Ans: An earthquake is a sudden shaking or trembling of the earth
lasting for a very short time.
Q. What Causes an Earthquake?
Ans: Earthquake is caused by a disturbance deep inside the earth’s crust created by motion of tectonic plate.
Q. What could cause a disturbance inside the earth?
Ans: Some time moving tectonic plate goes under another due to
collision and cause a
disturbance inside the earth.
Q. What are seismic waves?
Ans: Waves produce by earth quake on the surface of earth is
called seismic waves.
Q. Where does the greatest number of earthquakes occur?
Ans: The boundaries of the tectonic plates are the weak zones
where earthquakes are
more likely to occur. The weak zones are also known as
seismic or fault zones.
Q. What are different cases of tremors?
Ans: Tremors on the earth can be caused when a volcano erupts, or
a meteor hits the earth, or an underground nuclear explosion is carried out.
However, most earthquakes are caused by the movement of earth’s tectonic plates.
Q. What is the scale used to measure magnitude of the intensity
of earthquake?
Ans: Richter scale
Q. What is the instrument used to measure seismic wave?
Ans: Seismograph.
The instrument is simply a vibrating rod, or a pendulum, which
starts vibrating when tremors occur. A pen is attached to the vibrating system.
The pen records the seismic waves on a paper which moves under it. By studying
these waves, scientists can construct a complete map of the earthquake
Q.Define: hypocenter, epicenter, Seismic waves
Ans: The place below earth surface from where the earthquake
originates is called the hypocenter or the focus of an earthquake. It is often
several kilometers below the earth’s surface.
The spot on the earth’s surface exactly above the hypocenter of an earthquake is the epicenter.
The spot on the earth’s surface exactly above the hypocenter of an earthquake is the epicenter.
The collision of plates gives rise to vibration of earth surface
called Seismic waves this through the earth.
Q. What safety measured you taken during an earthquake If you are traveling in a motor
vehicle?
Ans: Drive slowly and do not come out till the tremors stop.
Q. What safety measured you taken during an earthquake If you are inside house?
Ans: Take shelter under a table and protect your head by wrapping
your arms around it and curling into a ball
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