Endogenetic Movements - IX

1. Earthquake is measured with the help of the instrument called a _________________

• Thermometer
• Barometer
• Seismograph

2. Mt. Kilimanjaro is an example of ____________ volcano.

• Central type
• fissure type
• extinct type

3. Rift Valley is _________________

• a raised portion of the crust between two parallel faults
• an area where layers of rocks form folds.
• an area of subsidence between two adjoining faults.

4. A Dormant volcano is a volcano that______________

• is regular even in present times.
• has not erupted since long and may become active suddenly
• has not erupted in the past since long and are not likely to erupt in the future .

5. The formation of extensive plateaus is a result of _________type of movements.

• Mountain Building Movements
• Continent Building Movements
• Horizontal Building Movements

6. There are in all seven major plates on the earth. (State whether it is true or false)

• True
• False

7. The Deccan Plateau of India is an example of Central-type volcano. (State whether it is true or false)

• True
• False

8. The epicentre is perpendicular to the focus. (State whether it is true or false)

• True
• False

9. When waves divert from each other they create tension. (State whether it is true or false)

• True
• False

10. The primary waves of the earthquake are highly destructive. (State whether it is true or false)

• True
• False