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Match the List I with List II and select the correct answer? List I (Technical Terms) List II (Definition) A. Magma Chamber 1. A point on earths surface where impact of the arthquake is felt maximum B. Epicentre 2. An opening in the earths crust Through which magma flows Out C. Vent 3. A point below the earths surface where the earthquake originates D. Seismic Focus 4. A place below the earths surface where lawa is formed and act as a source of magma outflow

  1. A 3 B 1 C 2 D 4

  2. A 3 B 2 C 1 D 4

  3. A 4 B 2 C 1 D 3

  4. A 4 B 1 C 2 D 3
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The magma chamber is the underground source of lava (4). The epicentre is the surface point directly above the focus where shaking is strongest (1). The vent is the conduit for magma to reach the surface (2). The seismic focus (hypocentre) is the actual point of origin underground (3).

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