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d) electromagnetic pulses

Following points to be considered for the earthquake preparedness except
a) Spread awareness amongst your friends and family members and face any disaster
confidently.
b) Take shelter under a kitchen counter, table or desk, against an inside corner or wall.
c) Stay away from fire places, areas around chimneys
d) Stay near a windows that shatter including mirrors and picture frames.

The Intensity scale of the earthquake is called?
a) Mercalli scale
b) Ritcher scale
c) Number scale
d) None of the above

Which of the following best describes an earthquake?
a) A large storm with very high speed winds
b) A violent shaking of the Earth
c) An opening in the Earth's crust where magma erupts
d) A large cloud that generates rain

What are the shock waves caused by an earthquake that travel through the ground
called?
a) Electromagnetic waves
b) Seismic waves
c) Microwaves
d) Transverse waves

SUBJECTIVE

Sr.no Page Marks
1 ___ is classified as a major earthquake. 12,13 1

2 Greatest damage during earthquake is usually closest to the 12,13 1
______ and the strength of the earthquake decreases away
from the centre.

3 Sudden movements like ________ and _______ cause 12,13 1
mass destruction over the surface of the Earth.

4 Seismic waves radiate in all directions. T/F 12,13 1

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