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Multiple choice physics structure of earth seismic waves and tsunami causes of earthquakes origin of earth and its internal energy transfer of charge lightning safety

Waves produced due to earthquakes are known as :

  1. seismic waves

  2. shock waves

  3. infrasonic waves

  4. destructive waves
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Seismic waves are the waves of energy caused by the sudden breaking of rock within the earth or an explosion, which travel through the earth's layers.

Multiple choice physics structure of earth seismic waves and tsunami causes of earthquakes origin of earth and its internal energy transfer of charge lightning safety

Waves produced due to the earthquake are known as

  1. seismic waves

  2. shock waves

  3. infrasonic waves

  4. Tectonic waves
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Seismic waves are the scientific term for waves produced by earthquakes. While shock waves describes their nature and many are infrasonic, seismic waves is the correct terminology used in seismology to describe waves that travel through Earth's layers.

Multiple choice physics structure of earth seismic waves and tsunami causes of earthquakes origin of earth and its internal energy transfer of charge lightning safety

When did a major Tsunami occur in the Indian ocean?

  1. On $26^{th}$ December, $2004$.

  2. On $26^{th}$ July, $2004$.

  3. On $26^{th}$ December, $2001$.

  4. On $26^{th}$ July, $2001$.
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A sudden disturbance under the Indian ocean led to Tsunami through the coastal areas of India on 26th December, 2004.

Multiple choice physics structure of earth seismic waves and tsunami causes of earthquakes origin of earth and its internal energy transfer of charge lightning safety

Fill in the blank:

A sudden shaking or trembling of the Earth, caused by a disturbance deep inside the Earth's crust, is known as ________.

  1. tsunami

  2. flood

  3. earthquake

  4. landslides
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An earthquake is a sudden shaking or trembling of the Earth which lasts for a very short time.

Multiple choice physics structure of earth seismic waves and tsunami causes of earthquakes origin of earth and its internal energy transfer of charge lightning safety
_________ and _________ towns of North Kashmir suffered from a major earthquake.

  1. Uri, Tangdhar

  2. Ladakh, Uri

  3. Tangdhar, Ladakh

  4. Bhuj, Kachchh
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Uri and Tangdhar were the two towns of North Kashmir to have faced major earthquake with huge loss of lives and properties in 2005.

Multiple choice physics structure of earth seismic waves and tsunami causes of earthquakes origin of earth and its internal energy transfer of charge lightning safety

Tremors on the earth can also be caused when?

  1. Valcano erupts

  2. Metero hits the earth

  3. Underground nuclear explosion

  4. All of the above
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Earthquakes and tremors can be triggered by various geological and anthropogenic activities, including volcanic eruptions, meteorite impacts, and underground nuclear testing.