EARTHQUAKE

EARTHQUAKE

Consider the following statement about Earthquake. 1. Intensity of Earthquake is measured on Mercalli Scale. 2. Earthqua

This one is about checking statements. In Earthquake, the true statements together make 1, 2 and 3. That is what the question wants. Read each statement like a small fact, tick the ones you know are true, and you will reach the same set.

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Consider the following statements. 1. The Richter scale is a logarithmic scale and so an increase of 1 magnitude unit re

For this statement question, read slowly. In Earthquake, the statements that hold true together are Only 1. That is the answer. If you check each statement one by one in your mind, you will see why this set feels right. Take your time and do not rush it.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2006] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Earthquake and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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The ‘Ring of Fire’ is associated with 1. Earthquake 2. Volcanoes 3. Pacific Ocean 4. Forest Fires Choose your answer wit

You can think of it as a small story. In Earthquake, the ‘Ring of Fire’ is associated with happened with 1, 2 and 3. That is why 1, 2 and 3 is the answer here. Stories are easier to remember than lists. So keep this small story in mind and you will recall it.

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The North-Western Region of the Indian Sub-continent is susceptible to Earthquake activity because of

The main idea is really simple. In Earthquake, the North-Western Region of the Indian Sub-continent is always linked with Plate tectonic activity. That is the point the question is checking. Once you know this link, you will feel confident. It is one of those questions that rewards simple revision.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2005] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Earthquake and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Which city of Japan had faced tsunami and nuclear radiation?

The main idea is really simple. In Earthquake, which city of Japan had faced tsunami is always linked with Fukushima. That is the point the question is checking. Once you know this link, you will feel confident. It is one of those questions that rewards simple revision.

Ref: [Uttarakhand PCS (Pre) 2010] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Earthquake and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Which one of the following statements about the 2004 Indian OceanEarthquakeandtheresulting Tsunami is not correct?

Do not rush 'not' questions. This one wants the one that is different, and in Earthquake that is As per the current estimates the quake-generated tSunami.... As per the current estimates the quake-generated tSunami... has its own story that sets it apart. If you spot that story, you will pick it without confusion.

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Tsunami word belongs to which of the following languages?

Let me explain it simply. The question is asking about Tsunami word belongs to which of the, and the answer is Japanese. In Earthquake, Japanese is the name you will see again and again for this topic. Read it twice, say it once, and it will stick.

Ref: [Uttarakhand PCS (Pre) 2005] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Earthquake and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Seismometer measures

In simple words, Seismometer measures matching question means Earthquake. In Earthquake, this is one of those facts you just remember once and it stays. Think of Seismometer measures matching question and Earthquake together. Once you see the link, you will not need to think twice in the exam.

Ref: [Uttarakhand Lower Sub. (Pre) 2010] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Earthquake and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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During an Earthquake, which type of waves get generated?

Imagine you are revising Earthquake late at night. The one fact you would underline for during an Earthquake, which type of waves is P.S.L.. That is exactly what this question is asking. It is a direct question, so the answer is also direct. Just keep it simple.

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The intensity of Earthquakes is measured

Let us keep it easy. The intensity of Earthquakes is measured — the answer is On the Richter scale. In Earthquake, this is the fact that everyone is expected to know. If you have read the chapter once, you have already seen it. A quick revision is enough to fix it in your mind.

Ref: [UP Lower Sub. (Pre) 2015] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Earthquake and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Richter Scale is used to measure

Honestly, this is a simple one. Richter Scale is used to measure is Intensity of Earthquake. In Earthquake, this is the first fact you learn about this topic. If you say it out loud once — Richter Scale is used to measure is Intensity of Earthquake — you will remember it. Try it and see.

Ref: [Uttarakhand PCS (Mains) 2002] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Earthquake and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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