What are Earth’s plates?

Important Questions on Earthquakes

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I Explore 3rd EDITION A Science Textbook 8>Chapter 17 - Earthquakes>EXERCISES>Q C

What are seismic zones?

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I Explore 3rd EDITION A Science Textbook 8>Chapter 17 - Earthquakes>EXERCISES>Q C

List three factors, other than an earthquake, which can cause tremors on Earth’s surface.

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I Explore 3rd EDITION A Science Textbook 8>Chapter 17 - Earthquakes>EXERCISES>Q C

What do you mean by the focus point of an earthquake?

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I Explore 3rd EDITION A Science Textbook 8>Chapter 17 - Earthquakes>EXERCISES>Q C

What do you mean by epicentre of an earthquake?

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I Explore 3rd EDITION A Science Textbook 8>Chapter 17 - Earthquakes>EXERCISES>Q C

Why scientist cannot predict an earthquake?

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I Explore 3rd EDITION A Science Textbook 8>Chapter 17 - Earthquakes>EXERCISES>Q C

Which earthquake will cause more damage: an earthquake of magnitude $5$or $7$? Why?

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I Explore 3rd EDITION A Science Textbook 8>Chapter 17 - Earthquakes>EXERCISES>Q C

List three precautions you will take if you are at home during an earthquake.

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I Explore 3rd EDITION A Science Textbook 8>Chapter 17 - Earthquakes>EXERCISES>Q D

'Earthquake is the most devastating natural phenomenon’. Explain. Give examples to support your answer.