Page 2 - Lesson notes- Terms related to Earthquake
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Interactive Elements / Activities:
                       Label-the-Diagram Activity: Label a diagram showing focus, epicentre, and
                       seismic waves.
                       Seismograph Simulation: Use a simple model
                       (e.g., swinging pen and paper roll) to show how tremors are recorded.
                       Map Marking Task: Locate and mark major seismic zones of India on a politi
                       cal map.
                       Quick Match Game: Match the terms
                       (e.g., Focus, Epicentre, Richter Scale) with their definitions.

                   Real-Life Application Examples:
                       2001 Bhuj Earthquake (Gujarat): Major earthquake in a known seismic zone
                       (Rann of Kutch).
                       Richter Scale Readings in News: Earthquake updates often mention
                       magnitude on the Richter scale.
                       Seismograph Use in Weather and Disaster Centers: Used for early
                       warning and intensity measurement.
                       Tremors Felt in Delhi/North India: Often linked to activity in the Himalayan
                       fault zones.

                   Concept Extension (for curious minds):
                       What makes the Richter scale logarithmic?
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