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SAI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

DEPT OF SOCIAL SCIENCE

SUB: _GEOGRAPHY

SUB: _GEOGRAPHY

Ch No. 3

Ch Name: Our Changing Earth FM. 25
WORK SHEET NO. 1

Sl. No Questions Marks

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

2. Place in the crust where the movement start is called epicentre. T/F 1

3. What is Weathering? 1
a. It is the wearing away of the landscape by wind
b. It is the wearing away of the landscape water
c. It is the wearing away of the landscape by ice
d. It is the breaking up of the rocks on the earth's surface.

4. The process of erosion and deposition create 1
a. Same landforms interior of the earth
b. Same landforms on the surface of the earth
c. Different landforms interior of the earth
d. Different landforms on the surface of the earth
5. Correct the sentence- The safest point during an earthquake is elevator. 1

6. Is it possible to predict earthquakes? 1

No, the precise date, place and magnitude of an earthquake cannot be
predicted.
7. How can I protect myself during an earthquake? 3

If you are inside a building: If you are outdoors:
8. Give an account of some common earthquake prediction methods adopted 3
locally by people.

9. What are earthquakes? Define focus and epicentre. 3
Earthquake