Explain briefly how earthquakes are caused.

Important Questions on Some Natural Phenomena

MEDIUM

8th CBSE

IMPORTANT

Galaxy A Course in Science Book 8>Chapter 15 - Some Natural Phenomena>Put on your thinking cap>Q 7

Look at the diagrams below. Which of these best represents the charge distribution on a neutral electroscope when a negatively charged rod is held near it?

MEDIUM

8th CBSE

IMPORTANT

Galaxy A Course in Science Book 8>Chapter 15 - Some Natural Phenomena>HOTS>Q 1

An earthquake measures $3$ on the Richter scale. Will it cause excessive damage?

MEDIUM

8th CBSE

IMPORTANT

Galaxy A Course in Science Book 8>Chapter 15 - Some Natural Phenomena>HOTS>Q 2

Why are lightning strikes more frequent in hills than in plains?

HARD

8th CBSE

IMPORTANT

Galaxy A Course in Science Book 8>Chapter 15 - Some Natural Phenomena>Integration>Q 1

Which are some of the earthquake-prone states in India? In which seismic zone does the place where do you stay lie?

EASY

8th CBSE

IMPORTANT

Galaxy A Course in Science Book 8>Chapter 15 - Some Natural Phenomena>AT A GLANCE>Q 1

Complete the mind map given below.