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Some natural phenomena - class-X

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Assertion : An earthquake will not cause uniform damage to all building in an affected area, even if they are built with the same strength and materials.
Reason : The one with its natural frequency close to the frequency of seismic wave is likely to be damaged less.

  1. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

  2. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

  3. If assertion is true but reason is false.

  4. If both assertion and reason are false.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An earth quake will not cause uniform damage to all building in an affected area because the natural frequencies of a building depend on its height and other size parameters and the nature of building materials.
The one with its natural frequency close to the frequency of seismic wave is likely to be damaged more.

An earthquake generates both transverse $(S)$ and longitudinal $(P)$ sound waves in the earth. The speed of $S$ waves is about $4 \,\,km \,\,s^{-1}$ and that of $P$ waves is about $8 \,\,km \,\,s^{-1}$. A seismograph records $P$ and $S$ waves from an earthquake.The first $P$ wave arrives $4$ min before the first $S$ wave. The epicentre of the earthquake is located at a distance of about

  1. $192 km$

  2. $384 km$

  3. $1920 km$

  4. $3840 km$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Let $\nu _1, \nu _2$ be speed $S$ of $S$ and $P$ waves and $t _1,t _2$ be the time taken by these waves to travel to reach the seismograph. Let the epicenter of the earthquake is located at a distance $d$ from the seismograph. Then,
$d = V _1 t _1 = V _2 t _2$          ................ .....(i)
Here, $V _1 = 4 km \,\,s^{-1}$ and $V _2 = 8 km \,\,s^{-1}$
$\therefore 4t _1 = 8t _2 \Longrightarrow t _1 = 2t _2$           ....(ii)
and  $t _1 - t _2 = 4 min = 240 s$
$\therefore 2t _2 - t _2 = 240$      ....................  [using (ii)]
or $t _2 = 240 s$
put in Eq. (ii), we get,
$t _1 = 2 \times 240 s = 480 s$
From Eq. (i), we get, $d = (4 km \,\,s^{-1}) (480 s) = 1920 km$

The weak zone around the boundaries of plates underneath the Earth, which is prone to slide and cause an earthquake is commonly known as :

  1. Fault zone

  2. Eruption zone

  3. Explosive zone

  4. Sliding zone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The weak zone around the boundaries of plates underneath the Earth, which  is prone to slide and cause an earthquake is known as Seismic or Fault Zones.

The correct option is A.

The natural calamity that cannot be predicted accurately in advance:

  1. Flood

  2. Cyclone

  3. Earthquake

  4. Famine


Correct Option: C

Which of the following country in the world is most prone to earthquake?

  1. India

  2. America

  3. China

  4. Japan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Japan is the country in the world is most prone to earthquake.

Waves produced during in earthquake are _____waves. .

  1. ultrasonic

  2. infrasonic

  3. audible

  4. both (1) and (2)


Correct Option: B

The point where the waves originate is called the _______ of the earthquake

  1. centre

  2. epicenter

  3. focus

  4. origin


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Answer is C.

The point where the waves originate is called the focus of the earthquake.
The point within the earth along the rupturing geological fault where an earthquake originates is called the focus, or hypocenter. The point on the earth's surface directly above the focus is called the epicenter. Earthquake waves begin to radiate out from the focus and subsequently form along the fault rupture. If the focus is near the surface between 0 and 70 km (0 and 40 mi) deepshallow-focus earthquakes are produced. If it is intermediate or deep below the crust between 70 and 700 km (40 and 400 mi) deepa deep-focus earthquake will be produced. Shallow-focus earthquakes tend to be larger, and therefore more damaging, earthquakes. This is because they are closer to the surface where the rocks are stronger and build up more strain.

In which of the following states of India, earthquake is most likely to occur?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Chhattisgarh

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In India, the seismic or fault zores lie below Kashmir, Western and Central Himalays, North-East, Runn of Kutch and Indo-gangetic plane. So, among the options provided, earthquake is most likely to occur in Gujarat.

An earthquake is caused by

  1. shaking of the earth

  2. strain building up in the tectonic plates

  3. plates slipping along the fault lines

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An earthquake is caused by shaking of the earth, strain building up in the tectonic plates, plates slipping along the fault lines, etc.
Earthquake is shaking of the earth's surface caused by rapid movement of the earth's rocky outer layer. Earthquakes occur when energy stored within the earth, usually in the form of strain in rocks, suddenly releases. This energy is transmitted to the surface of the earth by earthquake waves.

Match the following and choose the correct answer.

Table A Table B
a. Earthquake        1. Prevent leakage
b. Lightning 2. Fault zone
c. Insulation 3. Detection of charges
d. Electroscope 4. Earthing
  1. a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3

  2. a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1

  3. a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1

  4. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fault zones are highly prone to earthquakes.

Earthing is done to save buildings from lightning.
Insulation is done on conducting wires to prevent charge leakage.
Electroscopes are used to detect the presence of charges in a body.

The amplitude of vibrations measured on the Richter's scale increase by steps of about

  1. 10

  2. 20

  3. 30

  4. 40


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Answer is A.

The amplitude of vibrations measured on the Richter's scale increase by steps of about 10.
The Richter magnitude scale was developed in 1935 by Charles F. Richter of the California Institute of Technology as a mathematical device to compare the size of earthquakes. The magnitude of an earthquake is determined from the logarithm of the amplitude of waves recorded by seismographs. Adjustments are included in the magnitude formula to compensate for the variation in the distance between the various seismographs and the epicenter of the earthquakes. On the Richter Scale, magnitude is expressed in whole numbers and decimal fractions. For example, a magnitude of 5.3 might be computed for a moderate earthquake, and a strong earthquake might be rated as magnitude 6.3. Because of the logarithmic basis of the scale, each whole number increase in magnitude represents a tenfold increase in measured amplitude; as an estimate of energy, each whole number step in the magnitude scale corresponds to the release of about 31 times more energy than the amount associated with the preceding whole number value.

The epicenter is the point inside the earth where the earthquake originates

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Ambiguous

  4. Data insufficient


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Answer is B.

The point within the earth along the rupturing geological fault where an earthquake originates is called the focus, or hypocenter. The point on the earth's surface directly above the focus is called the epicenter. Earthquake waves begin to radiate out from the focus and subsequently form along the fault rupture. 
Hence, the statement is false.

Earthquake and tsunamis are difficult to predict

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Answer is A.

Earthquakes are caused by by shaking of the earth, strain building up in the tectonic plates, plates slipping along the fault lines, etc. and the Tsunamis can also be caused by volcanic eruptions, underwater detonations and even landslides.
Because we cant get deep enough into the Earth to see what happens before an earthquake or tsunami happens, therefore we cant predict when its coming.

A seismograph is a scale use for measuring the magnitudes of earthquakes

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Ambiguous

  4. Data insufficient


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Answer is B.

Seismograph is an instrument that makes a record of seismic waves caused by an earthquake, explosion, or other Earth-shaking phenomenon. Seismographs are equipped with electromagnetic sensors that translate ground motions into electrical changes, which are processed and recorded by the instruments analog or digital circuits. A record produced by a seismograph on a display screen or paper printout is called a seismogram.
Hence, it is not a scale and the statement is false.

The term used to describe a fracture along the earth's crust is

  1. aftershock

  2. fault

  3. focus

  4. tremor


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Answer is B.

The fracture along blocks of crust (tectonic plates) is called a fault or fault line.
A fault is a planar fracture or discontinuity in a volume of rock, across which there has been significant displacement along the fractures as a result of earth movement. Large faults within the Earth's crust result from the action of plate tectonic forces, with the largest forming the boundaries between the plates, such as subduction zones or transform faults. Energy release associated with rapid movement on active faults is the cause of most earthquakes.

Choose the correct statement.

  1. 'P' waves are slower than 'S' waves.

  2. Both 'P' and 'S' waves have same speed.

  3. 'S' waves are slower than 'P' waves.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
The P waves and the S waves are the waves that travel throughout the planet. The P waves are the compression waves that apply force in the direction of propagation whereas the S waves are shear waves that make the medium particle move perpendicular to their direction of motion.
The energy is less easily transmitted in the medium in the case of S waves. So, P waves travel faster.

Option $C$ is correct.

How do we record seismic waves?

  1. With the help of a seismogram.

  2. With the help of a seismograph.

  3. With the help of a seismocity.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Seismograph is a device which is used to record and measure seismic waves created by earthquakes.

A seismograph is also known as:

  1. seismogram

  2. seismology

  3. seismometer

  4. seismocity


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
A seismograph, which measures seismic waves, is also known as a seismometer.

'S' waves are

  1. Longitudinal

  2. Electromagnetic

  3. Ultrasonic

  4. Transverse


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The S waves moving through the planet make the medium to move perpendicular to the direction of the propagation of the wave. Therefore. the S waves are regarded as the transverse waves.

Waves produced due to earthquakes are known as :

  1. seismic waves

  2. shock waves

  3. infrasonic waves

  4. destructive waves


Correct Option: A

Waves produced due to the earthquake are known as

  1. seismic waves

  2. shock waves

  3. infrasonic waves

  4. Tectonic waves


Correct Option: A

Fill in the blank:

Seismometers can record motions in ________ directions.

  1. one

  2. all

  3. opposite

  4. same


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Seismometer devices are located in $3$ directions and work on principle of inertia to catch the motions in all directions.

The natural phenomenon which we are not yet able to predict accurately is:

  1. earthquake

  2. flood

  3. volcanic erruption

  4. thunderstorm


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

After knowing causes of the earthquake, it is still not possible to predict when and where the next earthquake may occur.

When did a major Tsunami occur in the Indian ocean?

  1. On $26^{th}$ December, $2004$.

  2. On $26^{th}$ July, $2004$.

  3. On $26^{th}$ December, $2001$.

  4. On $26^{th}$ July, $2001$.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A sudden disturbance under the Indian ocean led to Tsunami through the coastal areas of India on 26th December, 2004.

Fill in the blank:

A sudden shaking or trembling of the Earth, caused by a disturbance deep inside the Earth's crust, is known as ________.

  1. tsunami

  2. flood

  3. earthquake

  4. landslides


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An earthquake is a sudden shaking or trembling of the Earth which lasts for a very short time.

_________ and _________ towns of North Kashmir suffered from a major earthquake.
  1. Uri, Tangdhar

  2. Ladakh, Uri

  3. Tangdhar, Ladakh

  4. Bhuj, Kachchh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uri and Tangdhar were the two towns of North Kashmir to have faced major earthquake with huge loss of lives and properties in 2005.

Fill in the blank:

The uppermost layer of the Earth is called _______.

  1. mantle

  2. outer core

  3. crust

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Earth consist of three parts core, mantle, crust. The uppermost layer is called crust.

Weak zones of plates are also known as:

  1. seismic zones

  2. fault zones

  3. danger zones

  4. both A and B


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The boundaries of the plates are the weak zones where earthquakes are more likely to occur. These are also known as seismic zones and fault zones.

Tremors on the earth can also be caused when?

  1. Valcano erupts

  2. Metero hits the earth

  3. Underground nuclear explosion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
The inner most part or the centre of the Earth is known as ________.
  1. outer core

  2. inner core

  3. mantle

  4. crust


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Earth consist of core, mantle and crust. Core is the centre of the Earth. Core, again, consists of inner core and outer core. Inner core is inner most part, or, the centre of the Earth.

The intensity of an earthquake is measure on the ______?

  1. Righter scale

  2. Richter scale

  3. Seismic scale

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Magnitude of earthquake is measure on Richter scale really distructive earthquake have magnitude higher than $7$ on the Richter scale.

The Earth's crust plates moves brushing past each other or collide. It causes:

  1. landslides

  2. volcanic eruption

  3. earthquake

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Any disturbance deep inside the Earth's crust leads to earthquake.

The uppermost layer of the Earth is:

  1. a huge single piece

  2. fragmented

  3. in two large pieces

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Earth's crust is not a huge single piece. It is fragmented into pieces.

The plates or the fragments of the Earth's crust is also known as:

  1. crust plates

  2. surface plates

  3. tectonic plates

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Earth's crust is fragmented into pieces which are called plates. These plates are also known as tectonic plates.

Fill in the blank:

Most destructive earthquakes have magnitudes _______ on the Richter scale.

  1. $4$

  2. $7$

  3. less than $7$

  4. higher than $7$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An earthquake of magnitude 7 is found to be destructive. And, obviously, most destructive earthquakes are of magnitude higher than 7 on the Richter scale.

Fill in the blanks:

The most tremor-threatened areas in India are Kashmir, _______ and ________.

  1. Western, Eastern Himalayas

  2. Northern, Western Himalayas

  3. Eastern, Central Himalayas

  4. Western, Central Himalayas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In India, Kashmir, Western and Central Himalayas are some places which fall along or near to the fault zone. So, earthquakes are most likely to occur in those places.

The boundaries of the plates, called weak zones, are also known as:

  1. danger zones

  2. seismic zones

  3. colliding zones

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The weak zones are also known as seismic zones. These are zones where earthquake are most likely to occur.

Which scale is used to measure the magnitude of earthquake?

  1. Kelvin

  2. Parcal

  3. Celsius

  4. Richter


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Richter scale defines magnitude of the earthquake. Richter scale is not linear.

Fill in the blank:

A weak earthquake has a magnitude _________ on a Richter scale.

  1. between 4 and 7

  2. between 2 and 4

  3. equal to 7

  4. more than 7


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

An earthquake of magnitude between 2 and 4, on Richter scale, is considered as weak, having less vibrational energy.

Seismograph is a instrument used to:

  1. Record lightning

  2. Record strength of wind

  3. Record temperature

  4. Record vibrations of earthquakes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The tremors produces waves on the surface of the earth. These are called seismic waves. The waves are recorded by an instrument called seismograph.

An earthquake of magnitude $7$ or more in Richter scale is a _____ one?

  1. Stronger

  2. Weaker

  3. Medium

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A

Magnitude of earthquake is measured by

  1. electroscope

  2. Richter scale

  3. seismograph

  4. coulomb


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Magnitude of earthquake is measured by Richter scale. A electroscope is an early scientific instrument that is used to detect the presence and magnitude of electric charge on a body.  A seismograph is used to record of seismic waves caused by an earthquake, explosion, or other Earth-shaking phenomenon. Coulomb is the unit of electrical charge. 

State whether true or false:
Seismic waves recorded by an instrument is called seismograph.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A

What types of waves are seismic waves?

  1. Non-mechanical waves

  2. Elastic waves

  3. Mechanical waves

  4. Electromagnetic waves


Correct Option: C

The movement of Earth's plates causes

  1. Lightening

  2. Cyclons

  3. Earthquake

  4. Thunderstorms


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The movement of Earth's plates causes Earthquake. Earth's crust is broken up into large pieces called tectonic plates. Tectonic plates are giant pieces of the Earth's crust that fit together and move around on the Earth's surface. Tectonic plates are constantly moving slowly, but sometimes friction between them causes them to lock together and become unable to move. The rest of the plates carry on moving, which leads to increased pressure on the locked section. Eventually, the locked section succumbs to the pressure, and the plates move past each other rapidly. This movement causes a tectonic earthquake. The waves of released energy move through the Earth's crust and cause the shaking we feel at an earthquake site. 

Which of the following is not a after-effect of earthquake?

  1. Destruction of livelihood

  2. Death and injuries

  3. Water waves and tsunamis

  4. Rainfall


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An earthquake is a sudden shaking movement of the surface of the earth. The primary effects of earthquakes are ground shaking, ground rupture, landslides, tsunamis, liquefaction, destruction of livelihood. death and injuries. Rainfall is not an after-effect of earthquake.

Earthquake can cause

  1. Tsunami

  2. Floods

  3. Landslide

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary effects of earthquakes are ground shaking, ground rupture, landslides, tsunamis, flood and liquefaction. Fires are probably the single most important secondary effect of earthquakes.

State whether the given statement is True or False :

Tremors on the Earth can also be caused by the eruption of a volcano. 

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Tremors on the Earth can be caused when a volcano erupts, or a meteor hits the Earth, or an underground nuclear explosion is carried out. However, most earthquakes are caused by the movement of Earth’s plates.

State whether the given statement is True or False :

Earthquakes occur all the time all over the world. 

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
The statement is true. Earthquake in less magnitude are not even noticed. 

Seismic waves that vibrate perpendicular to the direction of their path.

  1. Spread on the surface of the earth

  2. Travel through the solid as well as other parts of the earth

  3. Travel through the solid parts of the earth only

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Seismic waves that vibrate perpendicular to the direction of motion travel through the solid parts of earth only.

Earthquake is also known as :

  1. nektons

  2. blusters

  3. temblors

  4. flickers


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An earthquake also known as a temblor, quake, tremor is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere that creates seismic waves.

Which of the following is/are true regarding Earthquake ?

  1. It refers to shaking of the Earth.

  2. It occurs due to release of energy.

  3. It generates waves that travel in all direction.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Earth's crust is broken up into large pieces called tectonic plates. Tectonic plates are giant pieces of the Earth's crust that fit together and move around on the Earth's surface. Tectonic plates are constantly moving slowly, but sometimes friction between them causes them lock together and become unable to move. The rest of the plates carry on moving, which leads to increased pressure on the locked section. Eventually, the locked section succumbs to the pressure, and the plates move past each other rapidly. This movement causes a tectonic earthquake. The waves of released energy move through the Earth's crust in all direction and cause the shaking we feel at an earthquake site.

Which of the following Earth's plates is responsible for causing an earthquake?

  1. The crust of the earth

  2. The mantle of the earth

  3. The inner core of the earth

  4. The outer core of the earth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Most earthquakes are tectonic earthquakes, which happen when the large, thin plates of the Earth's crust called tectonic plates become stuck as they move past one another. They lock together, and pressure builds up. When they finally release, earthquakes occur.

Earthquake at two places A and B were measured by a seismograph which recorded the magnitude as 2 and 4. The magnitude of tremors and its destructive energy at A and B can be compared as:

  1. Tremor at B are two times that at place A

  2. Tremor at B are four times that at place A

  3. Tremor at B are 100 times that at place A

  4. Tremor at B are 1000 times that at place A


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

As the magnitude records by seismograph at a place is more by 1, the magnitude of tremors will be 10 times more. Hence, the magnitude of tremors at 'B' are 100 times than at place 'A' since they differ by 2 in magnitude.

Name the scale on which the destructive energy of an earthquake is measured.

  1. Temperature scale

  2. Vector scale

  3. Richter scale

  4. Energy scale


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Richter magnitude scale was developed in 1935 by Charles F. Richter of the California Institute of Technology as a mathematical device to compare the size of earthquakes. The magnitude of an earthquake is determined from the logarithm of the amplitude of waves recorded by seismographs. Adjustments are included in the magnitude formula to compensate for the variation in the distance between the various seismographs and the epicenter of the earthquakes. On the Richter Scale, magnitude is expressed in whole numbers and decimal fractions. For example, a magnitude of 5.3 might be computed for a moderate earthquake, and a strong earthquake might be rated as magnitude 6.3. Because of the logarithmic basis of the scale, each whole number increase in magnitude represents a tenfold increase in measured amplitude; as an estimate of energy, each whole number step in the magnitude scale corresponds to the release of about 31 times more energy than the amount associated with the preceding whole number value.
The Richter scale has the readings from 1 to 10. The reading of magnitude 3 on the Richter scale would be recorded by a seismograph. If the Richter scale gives a reading of magnitude 3, then the earthquake is not likely to cause much damage. Generally, earthquake of magnitudes higher than 7 is considered destructive in nature.

Earthquake at two places A and B were measured by a seismograph which recorded the magnitude as 2 and 4. The magnitude of tremors and its destructive energy at A and B can be compared as under:

  1. Tremor at B is 2 times to that at place A

  2. Tremor at B is 4 times to that at place A

  3. Tremor at B is 100 times to that at place A

  4. Tremor at B is 1000 times to that at place A


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Richter scale is not a linear scale. It is a logarithmic scale. A difference in magnitude of $2$ implies a multiplication factor of $10^2 = 100$.

The first seismograph was invented in

  1. Germany by Albert Einstein.

  2. China by zhang Heng.

  3. Germany by Emmy Noether.

  4. none of the above.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A Chinese mathematician, named Zhang Heng, inverted and constructed the first seismograph in A.D. 132.

Earthquake at two places A and B were measured by a seismograph which recorded the magnitude as 2 and 4. The magnitude of tremors and its destructive energy at A and B can be compared as under

  1. tremor at B are two times that at place 'A'

  2. tremor at B are four times that at place 'A'

  3. tremor at B are 100 times that at place 'A'

  4. tremor at B are 1000 times that at place 'A'


Correct Option: C

The earth shakes when _________ occurs. 

  1. Tsunami

  2. Flood

  3. Earthquake

  4. Drought


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Earthquakes are usually caused when rock underground suddenly breaks along a fault. This sudden release of energy causes the seismic waves that make the ground shake.

State whether the given statement is True or False :

The plates of the outermost layer of the Earth are always in continuous motion. 

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The outermost layer of the Earth is called as crust. It is not in one piece but fragmented. Each fragment is called as a plate. Such 7-8 major plates are present. Also, there are many minor plates. These plates are in continuous motion. When these plates brush past one another or a plate goes under another, it causes collision. This causes earthquake on the surface of the Earth. Earthquakes occur all the time around the world. But they are too small to be noticed. Major earthquakes are less frequent. Hence, given statement is true.

A Seismograph is a device that is used to measure the:

  1. thunderstorm

  2. earthquake

  3. lightining

  4. weather


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A seismograph is a device that measures and records the seismic waves moving through the earth post an earthquake.

What are seismic waves caused by?

  1. Volcanoes

  2. Traffic

  3. Earthquakes

  4. Heavy rain


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Seismic waves move through the Earth as the result of earthquakes.

The layer below the crust is called _______.
  1. mantle

  2. plate

  3. outer core

  4. inner core


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The layer below the Earth's crust is known as mantle. This consists of magma.

The Earth's crust is fragmented and each fragment is known as:

  1. a spot

  2. a plate

  3. a valley

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Earth's crust is not a huge single piece rather it is in many pieces or fragments. The fragments are called plates.

Storms, cyclones, earthquake, lightning etc. are ................ natural phenomena:

  1. constructive

  2. destructive

  3. simple

  4. complex


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Storms, cyclones, earthquakes and lightning are termed as natural calamities. These causes lot of damages to the properties and enviroments. Hence, they are destructive in nature.

Earthquakes are caused mostly due to:

  1. landslide

  2. flood

  3. tsunami

  4. movement of Earth's plates


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Due to movement of Earth's plates, most of the earthquakes occur.

Fill in the blank:

Earth's plates are in _______ motion.

  1. circular

  2. vibrational

  3. rotational

  4. continual


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Earth's plates or tectonic plates are always in motion. They continuously move and sometimes collide with each other.

On $26^{th} January, 2001$, a major earthquake occured in _____ district of Gujarat.

  1. Uri

  2. Tangdhar

  3. Bhuj

  4. Kachchh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

On 26th January, 2001, an earthquake occurred in Bhuj district of Gujarat at a very high frequency on Richter scale.

Which among the following is the best conductor of electricity?

  1. Oxygen

  2. Aluminium

  3. Carbon

  4. Wood


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Among oxygen, carbon, aluminium and wood, aluminium is a metal while others are non-metals. Metals are good conductors of electricity.

What happens when the lower end of the lightning conductor is not properly buried in the ground?

  1. No earthing

  2. Building are protected

  3. Damage building and even life

  4. Both a & c


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Earthing is important to protect building from lightning. If proper earthing is not provide than it can damage building and dangerous for life also.

State whether given statement is True/False ?
Lightning conductor is made up of copper.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Copper wires allow electric current to flow without much loss of energy. Hence, copper is a good conductor of heat and electricity. This is why copper wires are used in mains cables in houses and underground. And, a thick copper strip is used for lightning conductors on tall buildings like church spires.

Why earthing is important?

  1. To protect us from electrical shocks.

  2. Transfers charge from a charged body to the Earth.

  3. Both A and B.

  4. Neither A nor B.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Earthing is the process of transferring charges to the Earth. During lightning, if earthing is not proper, we will get electrical shocks if lightning strikes.

Which of the following is safest way to protect yourself from lightning?

  1. Run to an open field

  2. Open an umbrella for cover

  3. Take shelter under trees

  4. Squat low on ground


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Squat low on ground is safest way to protect yourself from lightning.

A lightning conductor is made up of:

  1. copper

  2. glass

  3. ebonite

  4. wood


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main attribute common to all lightning rods is that they are all made of conductive materials, such as copper and aluminum. Copper and its alloys are the most common materials used in lightning protection. 
A lightning conductor is a metal rod or strap connecting the highest point on a building to the earth. Its purpose is to protect the building from a damaging discharge of electricity between the atmosphere and the building, that is, a lightning strike. 

Which of the following is the best thing to do during heavy lightning ?

  1. Lying on the ground in an open place

  2. Going into the nearest water body

  3. Staying indoors away from metallic doors or windows

  4. Standing under a tall tree


Correct Option: C

When you touch a charged body, the charge flows through you into the earth. This is called

  1. induction

  2. conduction

  3. capacitance

  4. earthing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

$Answer:-$ D
when a wire  connecting circuit is connected to earth than it is known as earthing, if you touch circuit actually you behave like that wire and entire charge passes through your body and you will feel shock. Human body is good conductor of electricity. 

Lightning occurs because of :

  1. rain

  2. electric discharge

  3. wind

  4. shaking of earth


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Answer is B.

Lightning occurs because of electric discharge.
Lightning is one of the most powerful natural forces on the planet. It is a natural discharge of the static electricity built up in storm clouds. Most lightning is formed as a part of thunderstorms. We know from observation of static electricity that static electrical discharges such as lightning are caused by separation of charges into positive and negative ions. Over time more of one charge builds until its natural attraction to the opposite charge causes it to migrate in an electrical discharge.

Which of the following is safest way to protect yourself from lightning?

  1. To run to an open field.

  2. To open an umbrella for cover.

  3. To take shelter under a tree.

  4. To squat low on ground.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Though none of the given options show a perfect way of protection against lightning, squating low on ground is a better choice from the remaining options. Squating low on ground decreases surface area of body open to the atmosphere. So, chances of getting struck is less as compared to other cases.

State whether the given statement is True or False :
Lightning strikes more on small buildings as compared to larger one.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tall buildings and monuments are frequently hit by lightning. We should always avoid being the highest object anywhere or taking shelter near or under the highest object, including tall trees. We should avoid being near a lightning rod or standing near metal objects such as a fence or underground pipes.

State whether given statement is True or False.
Does lightning always strike the tallest object?

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lightning strike in initiated very high in thunderstorm clouds. Objects on ground have very little influence on its travelling path. Conceptually the taller object is more susceptible to lightning because of shorter air gap between lightning stroke and object.

Can the lightning rods be made of any material?

  1. Yes

  2. No. It can only be made of metals.

  3. No. It can be made with any type of bodies with neutral charge

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It should be of metallic object so that it can conduct the charge. Any material wont be able to conduct charge.

Lightning rod can be most effective if it draws charge from lowest cloud by method of contact. This statement is True/ False?

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There is no need to contact cloud to discharge those. Strong electric fields provides the pathway between cloud and lightning rod.

State whether given statement is True or False.
Lightning rods are placed on houses to reduce risk of lightning damage to low.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lightning rods divert charge to ground during striking and earth has zero potential. Thus the risk of damage is reduced.

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