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.
Similar Practice Questions
Which region of the Northern Plains is made of older alluvium?
Which region of the Northern Plains is made of older alluvium? उत्तरी मैदान का कौन...
In which state of India is Sabarimala located?
In which state of India is Sabarimala located? भारत के किस राज्य में सबरीमाला स्थित...
Which sector(s) employed the largest share of the working population in India on the eve of independence?
Which sector(s) employed the largest share of the working population in India on the eve...
Which of the following is associated with the retreating monsoon in India?
Which of the following is associated with the retreating monsoon in India? निम्नलिखित में से...
Tura is situated on which hill, which comes under the mild extremely humid agro- climatic zone?
Tura is situated on which hill, which comes under the mild extremely humid agro –...
Which of the following sectors in India faces seasonal unemployment?
Which of the following sectors in India faces seasonal unemployment? भारत में निम्नलिखित में से...
What is the outermost range of the Himalayas called?
What is the outermost range of the Himalayas called? हिमालय की सबसे बाहरी पर्वत श्रृंखला...