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Earthquakes & Natural MCQs with Answers

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Earthquakes & Natural Phenomena MCQs (31–37)

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31.
Seismology is a study of which discipline?
Correct Answer: C. Earthquake
One-liner
Seismology is the scientific study of earthquakes and the propagation of seismic waves through the Earth.
32.
An earthquake is a:
Correct Answer: A. Natural Disaster
One-liner
An earthquake is a Natural Disaster caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, producing seismic waves.
33.
Richter Scale is used for measuring?
Correct Answer: D. Magnitude of earthquakes
One-liner
The Richter Scale is used for measuring the magnitude of earthquakes.
34.
Past Paper MCQ
Movement of earth material as a unit along a curved surface is called?
Correct Answer: C. Slump
One-liner
The downward movement of earth material as a unit along a curved (concave-upward) surface is called slump.
35.
Past Paper MCQ
Snowfall is required for alleviation of mountain ?
Correct Answer: D. 36 - 38 degree
One-liner
Snowfall is required for alleviation of mountain 36 - 38 degree.
36.
What does a Seismograph record?
Correct Answer: B. Earthquake
One-liner
A seismograph records earthquakes by detecting and measuring ground vibrations and seismic waves.
37.
Earthquakes generate both transverse waves and longitudinal waves. Identify another name for transverse waves in the context of earthquakes ?
Correct Answer: D. S-waves
One-liner
Transverse waves in the context of earthquakes are called S-waves (Secondary waves).