Dr. J M D'Souza and Dr. Kirti J D'Souza Solutions for Chapter: Some Natural Phenomena, Exercise 4: HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS

Author:Dr. J M D'Souza & Dr. Kirti J D'Souza

Dr. J M D'Souza Science Solutions for Exercise - Dr. J M D'Souza and Dr. Kirti J D'Souza Solutions for Chapter: Some Natural Phenomena, Exercise 4: HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS

Attempt the free practice questions on Chapter 15: Some Natural Phenomena, Exercise 4: HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS with hints and solutions to strengthen your understanding. EUREKA PLUS Revised Bringing Science to Life solutions are prepared by Experienced Embibe Experts.

Questions from Dr. J M D'Souza and Dr. Kirti J D'Souza Solutions for Chapter: Some Natural Phenomena, Exercise 4: HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS with Hints & Solutions

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The innermost core although extremely hot is in the solid state.

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The entire surface of the Earth has tectonic plates.

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One of the first devices to record earthquakes was made in China more than 2000 years ago. It was a metal jar with 8 dragon heads, each with a small ball in its mouth. Each dragon's head faced a direction. Below each dragon head was an open-mouthed toad.
This device could record the intensity of an earthquake and also the direction of the place where it had occurred.

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Can you explain how the device would record an earthquake?

Hint: The jar would sense the shaking...