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In the context of an earthquake, which of the two points: the focus or the epicenter, is deep under the ground?

Important Questions on Earthquakes

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The Living World A book of Science and Technology>Chapter 18 - Earthquakes>Something To Know>Q 5
Name the scale used for measuring the strength of an earthquake. Write the likely magnitude of a mild earthquake on this scale.
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The Living World A book of Science and Technology>Chapter 18 - Earthquakes>Something To Know>Q 5
Name the scale used for measuring the strength of an earthquake. Write the likely magnitude of a highly destructive earthquake on this scale.
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The Living World A book of Science and Technology>Chapter 18 - Earthquakes>Something To Know>Q 6
An earthquake measures 3 on Richter scale. Would it be recorded by a seismograph? Is it likely to cause much damage?
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The Living World A book of Science and Technology>Chapter 18 - Earthquakes>Something To Know>Q 1
Explain, in brief, the cause of an earthquake.
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8th CBSE
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The Living World A book of Science and Technology>Chapter 18 - Earthquakes>Something To Know>Q 2
Where are the earthquakes more likely to occur?
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The Living World A book of Science and Technology>Chapter 18 - Earthquakes>Something To Know>Q 3
Mr. Sarthak is the head of a construction company. He got a contract to design and build a housing complex in an area which was under the 'seismic zone'. State the main precautions which Mr. Sarthak's company should take so that houses, built by it, are durable.
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The Living World A book of Science and Technology>Chapter 18 - Earthquakes>Something To Know>Q 4
State the precautions, that one should take for protection during an earthquake if one is inside the house.
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8th CBSE
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The Living World A book of Science and Technology>Chapter 18 - Earthquakes>Something To Know>Q 4
State the precautions, that one should take for protection during an earthquake if one is outdoors.