Chapter 9
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ASSESS YOUR LEARNING
NATURAL DISASTERS AND THEIR MITIGATION
21.
What is the term for the point within the Earth where
the fault rupture begins during an earthquake and
epicentre is the point above it?
(a) Hypocentre
(b) Super rupture
(c) Seismometer
(d) Focus
22.
Which type of earthquake wave is characterized by
being the fastest, causing the ground to move back
and forth in the direction of wave propagation, and
able to travel through solids, liquids, and gases?
(a) Primary Waves (P Waves)
(b) Surface Waves (S Waves)
(c) Love Waves
(d) Rayleigh Waves
23.
Which type of seismic waves are the slowest and cause ...
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