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What do you mean by epicentre of an earthquake?

Important Questions on Earthquakes

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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.
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I Explore 3rd EDITION A Science Textbook 8>Chapter 17 - Earthquakes>EXERCISES>Q D
Explain how an earthquake originates because of collision or rift between Earth’s plates.
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I Explore 3rd EDITION A Science Textbook 8>Chapter 17 - Earthquakes>EXERCISES>Q D
What is a seismograph? Explain its construction and working principle.
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I Explore 3rd EDITION A Science Textbook 8>Chapter 17 - Earthquakes>EXERCISES>Q D
What is a Richter scale? How do we classify earthquakes based on magnitude on this scale?
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I Explore 3rd EDITION A Science Textbook 8>Chapter 17 - Earthquakes>EXERCISES>Q D
Give a list of precautions one needs to take during an earthquake to minimise damage to life and property.