How does a tsunami occur? 

Important Questions on Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Tsunamis

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Science in LIFE TODAY.>Chapter 9 - Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Tsunamis>EXERCISES>Q 1

How is the intensity of an earthquake decided on a Richter scale ?  

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Science in LIFE TODAY.>Chapter 9 - Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Tsunamis>EXERCISES>Q 2

 What are the different kinds of volcanoes? How do they differ from each other? 

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Science in LIFE TODAY.>Chapter 9 - Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Tsunamis>EXERCISES>Q 3

What is tsunami ? How does it cause damage ?   

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Science in LIFE TODAY.>Chapter 9 - Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Tsunamis>EXERCISES>Q 4

What are the focus and epicentre of an earthquake?   

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Science in LIFE TODAY.>Chapter 9 - Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Tsunamis>EXERCISES>Q 1

Define the term active volcanoes.

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Science in LIFE TODAY.>Chapter 9 - Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Tsunamis>EXERCISES>Q 2

Define the term dormant volcanoes.

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Science in LIFE TODAY.>Chapter 9 - Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Tsunamis>EXERCISES>Q 3

Define the following term. 
Epicentre 

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Science in LIFE TODAY.>Chapter 9 - Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Tsunamis>EXERCISES>Q 1

How does an earthquake affect the transport and communication system?