Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the an earthquake?
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the an earthquake?
भूकंप के बारे में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन गलत है?
Detailed Solution & Logic
An earthquake creates waves that spread in one direction./ भूकंप से तरंगें उत्पन्न होती हैं जो एक दिशा में फैलती हैं।
Correct statements:
Earthquakes are caused by sudden release of energy due to movement of tectonic plates.
They generate seismic waves that travel through the Earth.
The point inside the Earth where the earthquake originates is called the focus (or hypocenter).
The point directly above the focus on the surface is called the epicenter.
Incorrect statement (example):
Earthquakes can be predicted with exact time and location.
→ This is incorrect because while scientists can estimate earthquake-prone zones, no reliable method exists to predict the exact time, place, and magnitude of an earthquake.
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