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Multiple choice landforms of the earth and internal forces general physical geography general knowledge

An earthquake of magnitude $3$ on Richter scale is ________.

  1. Three times as strong as an earthquake of magnitude $1$

  2. Nine times as strong as an earthquake of magnitude $1$

  3. Ninety times are strong as an earthquake of magnitude $1$

  4. Hundred times as strong as an earthquake of magnitude $1$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Richter scale is logarithmic. Each whole number increase in magnitude represents a tenfold increase in measured amplitude. Therefore, a magnitude 3 earthquake is 10 * 10 = 100 times stronger than a magnitude 1 earthquake.

Multiple choice landforms of the earth and internal forces general physical geography general knowledge

The weak zones of Earth's crust which are more prone to earthquakes are called _________.

  1. Seismic zones

  2. Fault zones

  3. Danger zones

  4. Both (A) and (B)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Weak zones in the Earth's crust where tectonic plates meet or shift are known as both seismic zones and fault zones. These areas are highly susceptible to earthquake activity.

Multiple choice landforms of the earth and internal forces general physical geography general knowledge

Which of the following statements is wrong?

  1. The mountains are colder than the plains

  2. There is more rain in the regions nearer to the Equator

  3. The seasonal contrasts in temperature between the summer and the winter are greater o the continents than on the oceans

  4. Vegetation in the mountains is the same at all heights
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Vegetation in mountains varies significantly with altitude due to changes in temperature, rainfall, and soil conditions, meaning it is not the same at all heights.

Multiple choice landforms of the earth and internal forces general physical geography general knowledge

Which of the following statements relating to earthquakes is/are correct?
(1) The point of origin of earthquake is called epicentre.
(2) The lines joining the places which were affected earthquakes at the same point of time are called homoseismal lines.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The point of origin of an earthquake is the focus (or hypocenter), not the epicenter (which is the point on the surface directly above). Homoseismal lines connect places that experience earthquake shocks at the same time.