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What earthquake causes?

Important Questions on Some Natural Phenomenon

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Earthquake is always accompanied by rain and lightning.
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Which of the following cannot be caused by an earthquake?
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What happens when the two plates of earth's crust moving in opposite directions slide past one another?
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What are seismic zones?
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List three factors, other than an earthquake, which can cause tremors on Earth’s surface.
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What do you understand by the terms focus and epicentre?

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Earthquakes, which come at night, are not dangerous.
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 Mention any three effects of an earthquake.
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Earthquake generates vibrations in the Earth’s surface.
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Name two events (other than earthquakes) which can cause tremors on the earth.
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Name the originating point of an earthquake deep inside the earth. (Epicentre/Focus point)
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Why scientist cannot predict an earthquake?
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How is an earthquake caused? What are its effects?
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The collisions or rift between the tectonic plates makes the boundaries of the plates _____(stronger/weaker).

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What happens when two moving plates of earth's crust collide head-on with each other?
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_____ : sudden vibrations :: _____ : tidal wave
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Define focus and epicentre with reference to an earthquake.
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What is an earthquake? What are the two main situations in which earthquakes occur?
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In the context of an earthquake, which one is deep under the ground: focus or epicentre?
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What is an earthquake?