Seismology

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

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Which type of tectonic boundary is associated with the San Andreas Fault in California, USA?

A) Divergent boundary

B) Convergent boundary

C) Transform boundary

D) Subduction boundary

2 / 10

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

A) Ocean trenches

B) Volcanoes

C) Rift valleys

D) Mountain ranges

3 / 10

What is the term for the measure of the amount of ground shaking at a specific location caused by an earthquake?

A) Intensity

B) Amplitude

C) Frequency

D) Magnitude

4 / 10

Which phenomenon is characterized by the sudden release of stress along a fault line, resulting in ground shaking?

A) Earthquake

B) Tsunami

C) Landslide

D) Volcanic eruption

5 / 10

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

A) Divergent boundary

B) Convergent boundary

C) Subduction boundary

D) Transform boundary

6 / 10

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

A) Thrust fault

B) Reverse fault

C) Normal fault

D) Strike-slip fault

7 / 10

What type of rocks are most commonly formed at divergent boundaries?

A) Igneous rocks

B) Fossiliferous rocks

C) Sedimentary rocks

D) Metamorphic rocks

8 / 10

What do we call the process by which tectonic plates grind past each other horizontally?

A) Divergence

B) Transform faulting

C) Subduction

D) Convergence

9 / 10

Which phenomenon occurs when one tectonic plate is forced beneath another, creating deep ocean trenches?

A) Subduction

B) Rift valley formation

C) Continental drift

D) Seafloor spreading

10 / 10

What phenomenon is responsible for causing earthquakes along tectonic plate boundaries?

A) Plate divergence

B) Plate subduction

C) Volcanic eruptions

D) Continental drift

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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

Which type of tectonic boundary is associated with the San Andreas Fault in California, USA?

What is the term for the measure of the amount of ground shaking at a specific location caused by an earthquake?

Which phenomenon is characterized by the sudden release of stress along a fault line, resulting in ground shaking?

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

Which phenomenon occurs when one tectonic plate is forced beneath another, creating deep ocean trenches?

Which of the following statements best describes a subduction zone earthquake?

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

The “Ring of Fire” is a zone characterized by intense tectonic activity, including volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. Which tectonic boundary does it primarily encircle?

What is the name of the scale that measures the total energy released by an earthquake?

How do seismologists locate the epicentre of an earthquake?

What is a seismic hazard map used for?

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

What does the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale measure?

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?

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