Practice What Causes an Earthquake? - 12.7.2 | 12. Some Natural Phenomena | CBSE 8 Science
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Question 1

Easy

What causes an earthquake?

💡 Hint: Think about the layers of the Earth.

Question 2

Easy

Name the scale that measures the magnitude of earthquakes.

💡 Hint: It starts with 'R' and is used to rank earthquakes.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

  • Volcanic activity
  • Movements of tectonic plates
  • Weather changes

💡 Hint: Consider what happens within the Earth.

Question 2

True or False: The Richter scale is a linear scale.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how scales are structured.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze the effects of a 7.0 magnitude earthquake using the Richter scale. What types of damage might occur?

💡 Hint: Consider both structural damage and human impact.

Question 2

Given that scientists recorded seismic waves from a recent earthquake, explain how they could determine the epicenter of the quake.

💡 Hint: Think about how multiple data points can help locate a source.

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