Seismology

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Total no. of questions: 10
Full marks: 10
Time: 10 Minutes

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What is the primary purpose of a seismograph?

A) To detect and record seismic waves

B) To measure the Earth’s magnetic field

C) To forecast weather patterns

D) To measure atmospheric pressure

2 / 10

Which type of fault is associated with horizontal movement of tectonic plates?

A) Reverse fault

B) Thrust fault

C) Strike-slip fault

D) Normal fault

3 / 10

Which layer of the Earth do S-waves not travel through?

A) Crust

B) Outer core

C) Everywhere inside the Earth

D) Mantle

4 / 10

The Himalayan Mountain range was formed as a result of the collision between which two tectonic plates?

A) South American Plate and African Plate

B) Indian Plate and Eurasian Plate

C) Pacific Plate and North American Plate

D) Nazca Plate and South American Plate

5 / 10

What type of boundary occurs when two tectonic plates move away from each other?

A) Transform boundary

B) Subduction boundary

C) Divergent boundary

D) Convergent boundary

6 / 10

Which tectonic boundary is associated with the formation of deep ocean trenches?

A) Transform boundary

B) Subduction boundary

C) Convergent boundary

D) Divergent boundary

7 / 10

Which natural feature is formed at a divergent boundary on land?

A) Ocean trenches

B) Volcanoes

C) Mountain ranges

D) Rift valleys

8 / 10

What type of tectonic boundary is responsible for the formation of mid-ocean ridges?

A) Transform boundary

B) Subduction boundary

C) Convergent boundary

D) Divergent boundary

9 / 10

How many major tectonic plates are there on Earth's surface?

A) 12

B) 4

C) 20

D) 7

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What is the point on the Earth’s surface directly above the focus of an earthquake called?

A) Fault line

B) Epicentre

C) Hypocentre

D) Seismic zone

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Seismology is the scientific study of earthquakes and seismic waves that travel through the Earth. These waves are generated by sudden movements of the Earth’s crust, often caused by tectonic plate activity. Seismologists use sensitive instruments called seismometers to measure and record these vibrations. By analysing seismic data, they can locate earthquake epicentres, determine their magnitudes, and study the Earth’s internal structure. Seismology helps us understand natural hazards, improve building designs to withstand earthquakes, and develop early warning systems. It also provides insights into geological processes like volcanic activity and plate tectonics, helping us better understand our dynamic planet.

Seismology

What is the primary purpose of a seismograph?

Which type of fault is associated with horizontal movement of tectonic plates?

Which layer of the Earth do S-waves not travel through?

The Himalayan Mountain range was formed as a result of the collision between which two tectonic plates?

What is the point on the Earth’s surface directly above the focus of an earthquake called?

How do seismologists use the time difference between the arrival of P-waves and S-waves to determine the distance to an earthquake’s epicentre?

What type of fault is created by tensional forces and results in the hanging wall moving downward relative to the footwall?

How do seismologists locate the epicentre of an earthquake?

What is liquefaction, and when does it typically occur?

What type of boundary is most likely to produce the largest earthquakes?

What is a seismic hazard map used for?

How can earthquake magnitude and intensity be differentiated?

What is a seismic gap, and why is it significant?

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